When restoration of Asterley windmill began there was nothing more than the masonry tower still standing. Over a period of years the owner has gradually rebuilt the mill to the stage where it externally looks complete, although inside the project still continues.

The design of Asterley has been based on similar mills found across the country. Frequent visits to other sites have provided inspiration and given the opportunity to see their design and the construction techniques employed. The vast majority of timber used in the reconstruction of Asterley has been sourced from mature trees cleared to make way for road developments in the area. This means trees which might otherwise have gone to waste have found further use in a worth while project.

When faced with the prospect of transforming a 25ft long square sectioned beam into the mill's main drive shaft, ingenuity and a nearby Landrover paved the way forward. The rear end of the Landrover was jacked up and the end of the timber attached to the back wheel. This makeshift lathe allowed the drive shaft to be carefully turned to size outside the mill, before being lifted over the tower and gently lowered into position on the inside. With the shaft in place construction of the cap could begin.

On the second floor of the mill a collection of main sail shutters are gradually building up. To harness the power of the wind it is necessary to cover the surface of the sails and prevent the air from passing through. At Asterley the sails will be covered in hundreds of individual shutters, similar in concept to a venation blind. With the shutters fully open there will be minimal air resistance and no power will be transmitted to the mill, with the shutters fully closed the sails will receive the full force of the passing wind and be able to drive machinery.

Asterley Windmill is in private ownership and situated on private land, as such it is not open to the public. However, as part of the National Mills Open Weekend the mill and surrounding land was opened to visitors on Sunday May 9th 2004. Visitors were able to explore the mill at their leisure and view the various displays explaining the project. In the surrounding land a selection of mill related artefacts were on display, including gear wheels and mill stones.