The sails were transported to the mill cap where Steve of Beighton’s Construction started the process of clamping them into place.
Each sail, which weigh about three quarters of a ton, were secured with four clamps and a massive bolt.
A crane from Shires Crane Hire of Chesterfield helped finish the project.
Miller and guide Anthony Sharp said: “We were lucky with the weather and wind speed did not cause a problem. Occasional light rain did not hamper the project at all.
"During the day the site was visited by a number of interested people, all of whom were delighted to see the mill returning to her full glory.”
Visitors are invited to come and admire the windmill on Sunday, December 3 for Santa Day.
Although the sails are back on and the mill is functioning again, there are still internal checks and adjustments to be made, meaning that milling and the sale of flour will not happen in the immediate future.
Once the Mill is recommissioned traditional stone ground flour will be available.
Built in 1797 and restored in 2002, Heage Windmill, a Grade II* listed building, is the only working six-sailed stone tower windmill in England.
1. Sails secured
Every sail in turn was lifted up to the mill and secured with four clamps and a massive bolt. Each sail weighs about three quarters of a ton. Photo: Anthony Sharp
2. Beighton’s Construction
The first of the six newly refurbished sails was lifted from the ground and transported to the mill cap where Steve of Beighton’s Construction started the process of clamping it into place. Photo: Anthony Sharp
3. Autumn colours
Thankfully the weather and wind speed did not cause a problem for the project. Photo: Anthony Sharp
4. Operation re-fit
The sails going back completes this stage of the extensive repair and refurbishment. Photo: Anthony Sharp