The distinctive gothic revival water tower at the top of Shooter’s Hill is an iconic landmark built in 1910. We completed the external restoration work on the tower as part of our Framework Agreement with Thames Water.

The scheduled 8-week project commenced with the installation of a structural scaffold with a HAKI staircase to allow safe access to the 135ft high tower. We used a 200ft crane to support the 4m high Douglas Fir spire which was removed as it was completely rotten. Other works include repairing damaged masonry and brick replacement, along with the installation of new high level Perspex windows and minor repairs to the roof.

The spire was completely replaced, with our woodturning and machining specialists making a complete replica of the original spire. This was covered in code 7 lead before it was returned to site and installed back to the top of the tower.