Asphalt architectural shingles (what most of Garland calls composition or comp roofing) remain the metroplex workhorse: the strongest cost-to-performance ratio for most homes, with impact-rated Class 4 options suited to DFW hail country.
Picking a shingle for a Garland home comes down to matching the product tier to the house and to the hail it will see. Architectural shingles are the baseline. Impact-rated Class 4 versions cost more upfront, and many Texas insurers recognize them with premium discounts. Every job we run is a full tear-off with a decking inspection and proper ventilation, because the hidden layers of a shingle roof decide how long the visible ones last.
You get a free written estimate and an inspection documented with photos. Deductibles are never waived on our jobs, as Texas law requires, and Cedar Crest does not act as a public adjuster.
Asphalt Shingles on Garland’s Established Housing
With a median build year of 1978 and 55% of homes built before 1980, Garland is a city of roof decks that have carried more than one roof. Tear-off is the right way to handle that: stripping to the boards lets us find soft decking and correct ventilation before new shingles go down. Only 10% of homes here were built in 2010 or later, so newer construction is the exception rather than the rule.
Hail sets the other terms. Garland has logged hail of an inch or more in 16 of the last twenty years, which is why we talk through the Class 4 tier on every Dallas County shingle estimate instead of treating it as an upsell. Our shingle crews also work in Sachse and Murphy, so a finished roof near you is usually easy to point out.
THE SYSTEM
Asphalt Shingle Roofing, up close.
New roof day. A completed replacement in North Texas light.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Garland
How a roof system holds up in Garland depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
37
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
12
Golf-ball-size hail days
2.5 in.
Largest stone on record
1978
Median year homes built
Hail near Garland
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 37 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Garland. On 12 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 16 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 2.5 inches (tennis ball size) on June 2, 2017. The most recent report: 2-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
June 2, 2017: 2.5-inch hail (tennis ball size)
September 24, 2023: 2.25-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 27, 2026: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 23, 2021: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
April 21, 2017: 2-inch hail (hen egg size)
How old Garland homes are
The median home in Garland was built in 1978, and 55% of the city's 86,216 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 7 miles of Garland); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about asphalt shingle roofing in Garland
How long do asphalt shingles last in Garland?
DFW sun and hail realistically cap most asphalt systems at fifteen to twenty years regardless of the number on the wrapper. Ventilation quality and hail history move that range more than brand choice.
Are Class 4 shingles worth it in Garland?
In hail country, frequently yes. They resist impact damage better, and many Texas insurers offer wind/hail premium discounts for them. Ask your carrier what discount applies before deciding.
Should we match the original material when re-roofing in Garland?
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 Garland?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 37 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 7 miles of Garland, including 12 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 16 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 2-inch hail on April 27, 2026.
How old are most homes in Garland?
The median home in Garland was built in 1978, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 55% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 10% were built in 2010 or later. Most homes here are well past the life of their original roof.
