Window Replacement in West Philadelphia | Thompson Creek
West Philadelphia includes the Cobbs Creek, Mill Creek, Mantua, and Haddington sections of the city. Homes here are mostly brick rowhomes of about 1,000 to 1,600 square feet, built farther out from Center City than neighborhoods like University City or Fairmount. Many of these homes still carry original window openings that no longer close or seal properly.
Custom Windows for West Philadelphia’s Housing Stock
Thompson Creek Window Company has manufactured custom vinyl windows since 1980 as a family-owned business. Every window is custom-manufactured at the company’s 70,000 sq ft Maryland facility, which allows precise fits for the varied openings found in West Philadelphia rowhomes. The Cobbs Creek Automobile Suburb Historic District, designated in 1998, adds another layer of variety with 1,049 Tudor, Colonial Revival, and Bungalow-style buildings, each with its own window proportions. All windows carry a 50-Year No-Hassle Warranty and are independently AAMA-tested to withstand winds up to 146 miles per hour. Philadelphia’s EZ Permits program confirms most exterior window replacements do not need a separate permit, though homes inside a historic district like Cobbs Creek may require added review.
52nd Street and Cobbs Creek Parkway
Thompson Creek regularly completes window projects near the 52nd Street commercial corridor and along Cobbs Creek Parkway. According to the city’s West District Update, this part of West Philadelphia mixes rowhomes, historic district homes, and mid-century apartment buildings such as Mill Creek Homes and Mantua Hall. Thompson Creek also serves nearby University City window replacement and Fairmount window replacement projects, and offers a full overview of Philadelphia window replacement citywide.
Call (267) 699-7655 or schedule a free consultation online to get a written quote for your West Philadelphia home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do older rowhomes in West Philadelphia have standard window sizes?
No. Homes built farther from Center City often have openings that require custom measurements, and Thompson Creek measures each one on site before production begins.
What homes are in the Cobbs Creek Automobile Suburb Historic District?
The district holds 1,049 buildings in Tudor, Colonial Revival, and Bungalow styles, each needing precise window fits to match its original character.
Can new windows handle wind near Cobbs Creek Parkway?
Yes. Thompson Creek windows are independently AAMA-tested to withstand winds up to 146 miles per hour, suitable for homes throughout this part of West Philadelphia.