Asphalt architectural shingles (what most of Irving 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 in Irving comes down to matching the product tier to the house and to the hail it will see, not to brand loyalty. Architectural shingles are the baseline. Impact-rated Class 4 versions cost more upfront, and many Texas insurers recognize them with premium discounts. Every install is a full tear-off with a decking inspection and proper ventilation, because the hidden layers of a shingle roof decide how long it lasts. Estimates are free and written, inspections come with photo documentation, deductibles are never waived because Texas law forbids it, and we do not act as a public adjuster.
Asphalt shingles on Irving’s mix of housing ages
Half of Irving’s homes, 50 percent, were built between 1980 and 2009, and the median year built is 1986. Another 36 percent predate 1980. On houses that age, the tear-off is where the real findings show up: patched decking, layered repairs, and flashing choices from earlier owners, all of which get corrected before new shingles go down. The newer 14 percent, built in 2010 or later, usually have cleaner decks but face the same weather. Hail an inch or larger has hit within 8 miles of the city on 33 days since 2006, in 15 of the last 20 years, with a 4.25-inch stone recorded on May 24, 2011. That record is why we walk every Dallas County homeowner through the architectural versus Class 4 choice with the insurance math in writing. The same crews handle shingle roofs in Farmers Branch and Grapevine.
THE SYSTEM
Asphalt Shingle Roofing, up close.
Curb view. How the finished roof reads from the street.
PUBLIC RECORD
The local record behind Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Irving
How a roof system holds up in Irving depends on the storms it has to take and the houses it sits on. Here is what the public record shows.
33
Hail days, 1 in.+ since 2006
9
Golf-ball-size hail days
4.25 in.
Largest stone on record
1986
Median year homes built
Hail near Irving
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 33 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of Irving. On 9 of those days, the stones were golf ball size or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The largest stones on record nearby measured 4.25 inches (grapefruit size) on May 24, 2011. The most recent report: 1.5-inch hail on March 25, 2025.
May 24, 2011: 4.25-inch hail (grapefruit size)
June 6, 2018: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
June 13, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
April 3, 2012: 3-inch hail (teacup size)
May 27, 2024: 2.75-inch hail (baseball size)
How old Irving homes are
The median home in Irving was built in 1986, and 36% of the city's 102,512 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 8 miles of Irving); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Data pulled September 2026.
Common questions about asphalt shingle roofing in Irving
How long do asphalt shingles last in Irving?
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 Irving?
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 Irving?
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 Irving?
NOAA's Storm Events Database lists 33 days since 2006 with hail one inch or larger reported within 8 miles of Irving, including 9 days with golf ball size stones or bigger. Hail that size was reported in 15 of the last 20 years. The most recent report was 1.5-inch hail on March 25, 2025.
How old are most homes in Irving?
The median home in Irving was built in 1986, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 36% of the city's housing units predate 1980 and 14% were built in 2010 or later. Many homes here are reaching the age when original roofs come due.
