Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are the highest impact rating shingles carry, and in Carrollton (squarely in DFW hail territory) they are the upgrade that most often pays for itself through insurance premium discounts.
Class 4 is the top rating under the UL 2218 impact standard: the shingle has to resist cracking under a steel-ball impact test that approximates severe hail. For a Carrollton homeowner, that pays off twice. The roof should take fewer storm hits that turn into damage over its life, and many Texas carriers discount wind and hail premiums for homes roofed with Class 4 rated products. Ask your carrier for its specific discount before you decide; we document the product rating for your policy file either way.
Our estimates are free and in writing, inspections come with photo documentation, deductibles are never waived because Texas law prohibits it, and Cedar Crest does not act as a public adjuster.
Why Carrollton’s hail record favors impact-rated shingles
The local numbers make the case. Since 2006, the area within 6 miles of Carrollton has logged 26 days of hail an inch or larger, and 11 days with stones golf-ball size or above. Hail of that size showed up in 13 of the last twenty years, so a roof here should expect repeat hits across its service life rather than one rare storm. The biggest recorded stone was 3.0 inches on June 6, 2018. Housing age points the same way. With a median build year of 1988 and 26 percent of homes older than 1980, many Carrollton roofs are reaching replacement, and replacement is the natural moment to step up to the impact tier. Only 16 percent of local homes were built in 2010 or later. We install Class 4 shingles across Dallas County and in nearby Addison and Lewisville.
THE SYSTEM
Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles, up close.
Class 4 impact-resistant. The standard architectural look over an SBS-modified mat that bruises instead of fracturing.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Class 4 Impact-Resistant Shingles in Carrollton
How a roof system holds up in Carrollton depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
26
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
11
Golf-ball-size hail days
3 in.
Largest stone on record
1988
Median year homes built
Hail near Carrollton
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 26 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Carrollton. On 11 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 13 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 3 inches (teacup size) on June 6, 2018. The most recent report: 1.5-inch hail on May 23, 2026.
June 6, 2018: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 3, 2012: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
June 11, 2023: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 25, 2024: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
June 13, 2012: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Carrollton homes are
The median home in Carrollton was built in 1988, and 26% of the city's 54,365 housing units predate 1980. Many of these houses are likely on their second roof or nearing the point where they need one.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database (hail reports since 2006 within 6 miles of Carrollton); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about class 4 impact-resistant shingles in Carrollton
Do Class 4 shingles make my roof hail-proof in Carrollton?
No. Class 4 is the highest impact rating, not immunity. Large hail can damage any roof. The rating means significantly better resistance to the hail sizes DFW sees most often.
How much do I save on insurance with Class 4 in Carrollton?
It varies by carrier and policy. Texas insurers commonly discount the wind/hail portion of premiums for certified Class 4 roofs. Your agent can quote the exact discount; bring the product certification we provide.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Carrollton?
Not automatically. A roof on its second or third cycle is a chance to rethink: Class 4 asphalt for the insurance math, metal or premium systems where the home and horizon justify them. We quote the honest options against your actual house.
How often does hail hit Carrollton?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 26 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 6 miles of Carrollton, including 11 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 13 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.5-inch hail on May 23, 2026.
How old are most homes in Carrollton?
The median home in Carrollton was built in 1988, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 26% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 16% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
