First thing, get a quick assessment of the pier’s condition—Day 1‑3, call it the “Reality Check” phase. Note any rotten beams, broken fastenings, or loose boards. That’s your data point. Day 4‑5: Material run‑down. Order the exact grades of lumber, steel brackets, and fasteners you’ll need, plus a buffer for the storm’s wind speed. If the supplier can’t deliver by Day 6, you’ll hit a hard wall. Day 6‑8: Strip the damaged section. You’ll need a crew of three for safety, and a crane if the pier’s over ten feet from the shore. Keep an eye on the structural load; if you’re removing more than 30% of a beam, you’ll need a temporary brace. Day 9‑12: Rebuild and reinforce. Nail the new beams, add diagonal bracing, and seal everything with marine‑grade paint. That’s the heavy lifting phase where any misstep could throw you off the timeline. Day 13: Final inspection. Walk the pier, test the boards for wobble, and run a simple load test with a weighted bucket. If all checks out, you’re done. Bottlenecks: weather—if a storm comes early, you’ll need to secure the site. Permits can stall if you forget the paperwork. Material delays—buy in bulk and ask for expedited shipping. And finally, if the crew underestimates the amount of work, you’ll hit a time crunch. Keep a contingency buffer of 1‑2 days, just in case.

Got it—I'll tighten the weather window. I'll slot in a gear check on Day 3, make sure the crane operator’s got the proper harnesses and that all safety briefings are signed. Permits will be filed and stamped before Day 4, so no surprise hold‑ups. If the wind hits 40 mph, we’ll switch to a temporary wind‑break system. Just keep an eye on that early storm radar, and we’ll stay ahead of the game.