Philly Homes Were Built to Last. The Original Doors Weren’t.

Thompson Creek installs custom replacement entry doors, storm doors, patio doors, and French doors for homeowners in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. Every door is manufactured to order in Maryland, installed by Thompson Creek’s crew, and protected by a 50-year no-hassle warranty that transfers at resale.

Philadelphia’s rowhouses, twins, and semi-detached colonials are some of the most structurally sound homes in the Mid-Atlantic. The brick construction, party walls, and slate roofs were built for a 200-year lifespan. The original doors were not. Most pre-war Philadelphia homes have had at least one door replacement since original construction, and many of those replacements are now showing their own age.

The challenge in Philadelphia is dimensional. Historic rowhouses in Chestnut Hill, Germantown, Roxborough, and Manayunk have door openings that don’t conform to any modern standard. The rough opening may be 77 inches tall, 34 inches wide, or 82 by 36. Off-the-shelf doors require cutting, shimming, and custom thresholds, an approach that introduces gaps and long-term alignment problems. Custom manufacturing eliminates those compromises.

Where We Work in the Philadelphia Area

Thompson Creek serves the Philadelphia metro including Fishtown, Mount Airy, Havertown, Springfield, Upper Darby, Wayne, King of Prussia, Norristown, and the boroughs throughout Delaware and Montgomery counties. If you’re inside the service area, we’ll come to you for an in-home estimate.

Energy Performance in an Urban Climate

Philadelphia winters are colder than most homeowners budget for. The city averages 25 days below freezing, and older door frames, particularly those with wood thresholds, lose heat rapidly once the weatherstripping degrades. Replacing a poorly sealed door is consistently one of the highest-return energy efficiency improvements for Philadelphia’s older housing stock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Thompson Creek serve Philadelphia city proper, or only the suburbs?

We serve Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs including Delaware County, Montgomery County, Chester County, and Bucks County communities.

My front door is a historic design. Can Thompson Creek replicate it?

We offer fiberglass doors in traditional raised-panel configurations that replicate the appearance of period wood doors. If your home is in a historic district with exterior approval requirements, your consultant can advise on which options are typically approved.

What’s the difference between a storm door and an entry door replacement?

A storm door installs in front of your existing entry door and adds a secondary seal. An entry door replacement removes the existing door and frame entirely and installs a new custom unit. If your entry door is failing, a storm door alone won’t resolve the underlying problem.

How does Thompson Creek handle non-standard opening sizes common in older Philadelphia homes?

All doors are custom-manufactured to the measurements taken at your home. Non-standard sizes are the norm in our Philadelphia installations, not the exception.

Can I see door samples before committing?

Your project consultant brings physical samples to the in-home estimate, including panel configurations, glass options, and exterior color chips.