--- title: How Long Do Asphalt Shingle Roofs Last? description: Own an asphalt roof? If you're one of the many people who own an asphalt shingle roof, you may not know how many years you'll have before it's due for a replacement. This video answers how long asphalt shingle roofs last so that you have a clear picture of your roof's lifespan in multiple scenarios. image: https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/B%20How%20Long%20Do%20Asphalt%20Shingle%20Roofs%20Last.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/how-long-asphalt-shingle-roofs-last#maincontent) - Follow Us - [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/billraganroofingnashville/) - [ LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bill-ragan-roofing-company) [«  View All Posts](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog) [Asphalt Shingle Roof](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/asphalt-shingle-roof) | [Roof Lifespan](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/roof-lifespan) | [Video](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/video) # How Long Do Asphalt Shingle Roofs Last? 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When a homeowner is getting their roof replacement, they want to make sure their investment goes as far as possible. This video explains how long an asphalt shingle roof lasts in different situations so that you know what to expect from your new roof. Unfortunately, it's impossible to predict exactly when a roof is going to fail. However, you can understand the time period when you'll next have to get your roof replaced. For over 30 years, the team at Bill Ragan Roofing has helped homeowners understand the timeline of their roof system. Because of this, we want to ensure that every homeowner knows how long a proper asphalt roof lasts. In this video, we give you lifespan ranges for properly installed asphalt roof. Additionally, you will know what factors affect the length of time your roof will last. After watching the video, don't forget to check out [How to Hire a Good Roofing Contractor](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/how-hire-good-roofing-contractor) so you can find a great one in your area for your upcoming roof replacement. [![roofing contractor questions checklist](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3406853/86214085-ef4a-4bd3-9033-10c5566661a8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3406853/86214085-ef4a-4bd3-9033-10c5566661a8) #### Table Of Contents ## Related Articles [### Can I Do a Metal Roof and Asphalt Shingle Roof Combination? June 26th, 2026|6 min read ](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/can-do-metal-roof-asphalt-shingle-roof-combination) [### What’s the Most Common Type of Asphalt Shingle? June 24th, 2026|7 min read ](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-most-common-type-asphalt-shingle) [### Can You Put Three Layers of Asphalt Shingles on a Roof? 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