Gravesend Borough Council

Gravesend Clock Tower

Classification

Grade II

Summary of Works

DOFF steam cleaning to masonry surfaces using appropriate conservation techniques to safely remove dirt, biological growth, and atmospheric pollutants while protecting the historic fabric.
Design, supply, and installation of new natural stone elements to match the existing profiles, including the site carving of decorative stone features to ensure accurate replication of original detailing.
Structural masonry repairs to stabilise and strengthen defective elements of the building fabric.
Specialist conservation repairs and repointing works to masonry using compatible materials and traditional techniques.
Careful overhaul of the clock face, together with associated decoration works, to restore functionality and enhance the building’s historic appearance.

Overall Description of Works

The works comprised DOFF steam cleaning to the masonry surfaces using appropriate conservation techniques to carefully remove accumulated dirt, biological growth and atmospheric pollutants while protecting the historic fabric.

The project also included the design, supply and installation of new natural stone elements to match the existing profiles, including the site carving of decorative stone features to accurately replicate the original detailing.

Structural masonry repairs were undertaken to stabilise and strengthen defective areas of the building fabric, together with specialist conservation repairs and repointing works using compatible materials and traditional techniques. In addition, the clock face was carefully overhauled and redecorated, restoring both its functionality and visual prominence.

All works were carried out in close collaboration with Gravesend Borough Council and the local Conservation Officer, ensuring the repairs were undertaken in accordance with best practice for the conservation of historic buildings.