/*
Theme Name: A&G Plumbing and Drain
Theme URI: https://aandgplumbing.com
Author: A&G Plumbing
Author URI: https://aandgplumbing.com
Description: Custom WordPress theme for A&G Plumbing and Drain — a residential plumbing company in Marietta, GA serving Metro Atlanta since 2006. "Coastal Ink" redesign: deep-navy + steel-blue palette, brand-red CTAs, gold review stars, Oswald headings on Inter body.
Version: 2.0.0
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: aandg-theme
Tags: plumbing, business, custom-menu, custom-logo
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 5.6
*/

/* ===== A&G 'Coastal Ink' skin (Oswald/navy/gold): ported from static design ===== */

/* ============================================================
   COASTAL INK: A&G Plumbing and Drain
   brand navy / steel-blue accents / brand red reserved for CTAs
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --ink-900:#10233f;
  --ink-800:#16305a;
  --ink-700:#1E3A6E;
  --navy-soft:#294f80; /* softer dark-section surface (homepage) */
  --navy-card:#35608f; /* raised cards/bands on soft navy */
  --blue-500:#4E79C7;
  --blue-300:#a9c6ee;
  --blue-200:#cfe0f5; /* AA-safe light-blue labels on navy-card */
  --blue-700:#35599c; /* AA-safe brand blue for text links on light bg */
  --blue-100:#dde8f7; /* steel-blue tint band */
  --mist-50:#f3f7fa;
  --mist-100:#e8eff5;
  --mist-200:#dbe6f0; /* light borders on white/mist */
  --red-500:#BE2026; /* CTA buttons ONLY */
  --red-600:#A01B20; /* CTA hover */
  --red-400:#D6252C; /* brighter brand red: wordmark ampersand on dark */
  --star-500:#f5b301;  /* stars only */
  --white:#ffffff;
  --text-900:#132435;
  --text-700:#33475b;
  --text-500:#54677a;
  --text-inv:#eaf3f9;
  --text-inv-soft:#b7c9d9;
  --text-inv-mute:#b9cbdc;
  --ok-bg:#e7f3ea;
  --ok-text:#1c5e33;
  --ok-border:#bcdcc6;
  --err-bg:#fbeaea;
  --err-text:#a01b20;
  --err-border:#e6b9bb;
  --input-border:#c8d5e8;
  --input-bg:#fbfdff;
  --radius:14px;
  --radius-btn:10px;
  --container:1180px;
  --font-head:"Oswald","Arial Narrow","Helvetica Neue",Arial,sans-serif;
  --font-body:"Inter",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",Roboto,Arial,sans-serif;
  --shadow-1:0 2px 8px rgba(16,35,63,.06),0 12px 32px rgba(16,35,63,.10);
  --shadow-2:0 6px 16px rgba(16,35,63,.14),0 28px 56px rgba(16,35,63,.18);
  --ring:0 0 0 1px rgba(157,185,232,.28);
}

/* ---------- reset / base ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){html{scroll-behavior:smooth}}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:1rem;
  line-height:1.65;
  color:var(--text-700);
  background:var(--white);
}
img,svg{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle}
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--font-head);
  font-weight:600;
  color:var(--text-900);
  line-height:1.06;
  letter-spacing:.015em;
  margin:0 0 .55em;
}
/* uppercase is reserved for the two biggest heading levels (plus buttons + kickers) */
h1,h2{text-transform:uppercase}
p{margin:0 0 1em}
a{color:var(--blue-700);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;text-decoration-thickness:1.5px}
a:hover{color:var(--ink-900)}
/* inline text links on dark surfaces: --blue-700 is tuned for light backgrounds
   and drops to ~1.2:1 on navy, so restate them light. */
.hero-sub a,.section--dark p a{color:var(--text-inv);text-decoration-color:var(--blue-300)}
.hero-sub a:hover,.section--dark p a:hover{color:var(--white);text-decoration-color:var(--white)}
ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
button{font:inherit;cursor:pointer}
/* author-origin display rules (e.g. .btn{display:inline-flex}) would otherwise beat the UA's [hidden] default */
[hidden]{display:none!important}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--blue-500);outline-offset:2px;border-radius:4px}
::selection{background:var(--blue-300);color:var(--ink-900)}

.container{max-width:var(--container);margin-inline:auto;padding-inline:clamp(20px,4vw,32px)}
.section{padding-block:clamp(60px,8vw,96px)}
section[id],.faq-cat[id]{scroll-margin-top:92px}

/* ---------- skip link ---------- */
.skip-link{
  position:absolute;left:16px;top:-60px;z-index:200;
  background:var(--ink-900);color:var(--blue-300);
  padding:10px 18px;border-radius:0 0 10px 10px;
  font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;transition:top .2s ease;
}
.skip-link:focus{top:0}

/* ---------- kickers / headings ---------- */
.kicker{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-700);
  margin-bottom:14px;
}
.kicker::before{content:"";width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--blue-500);border-radius:2px}
.section--dark .kicker{color:var(--blue-300)}
.section--dark .kicker::before{background:var(--blue-300)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.85rem,3.6vw,2.7rem)}
.lede{font-size:1.08rem;max-width:56ch}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;
  text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.07em;text-decoration:none;
  border-radius:var(--radius-btn);padding:15px 28px;border:2px solid transparent;
  line-height:1;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease,background-color .18s ease,color .18s ease,border-color .18s ease;
}
.btn svg{flex:none}
.btn--primary{
  background:var(--red-500);color:var(--white);
  box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(190,32,38,.38),0 2px 6px rgba(190,32,38,.30);
}
.btn--primary:hover{background:var(--red-600);color:var(--white);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 14px 32px rgba(190,32,38,.45)}
.btn--ghost{
  background:transparent;border-color:var(--blue-500);color:var(--blue-300);
}
.btn--ghost:hover{background:rgba(157,185,232,.14);color:var(--white);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--ghost-light{
  background:transparent;border-color:var(--blue-700);color:var(--blue-700);
}
.btn--ghost-light:hover{background:var(--blue-700);color:var(--white);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--ghost-ink{
  background:transparent;border-color:var(--ink-900);color:var(--ink-900);
}
.btn--ghost-ink:hover{background:var(--ink-900);color:var(--white);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn--sm{padding:11px 20px;font-size:.88rem}

/* arrow link */
.arrow-link{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-weight:700;font-size:.98rem;text-decoration:none;
  color:var(--blue-700);
  /* padding + negative margins keep the rendered position while growing the tap target to 44px+ */
  padding-block:10px;margin-block:-10px;
}
.arrow-link svg{transition:transform .18s ease}
.arrow-link:hover{color:var(--ink-900)}
.arrow-link:hover svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.arrow-link--ink{color:var(--ink-900)}
.arrow-link--ink:hover{color:var(--ink-700)}
.arrow-link--inv{color:var(--blue-300)}
.arrow-link--inv:hover{color:var(--white)}

/* ---------- header / nav (light) ---------- */
/* nav rules are scoped to .site-header so WP pagination's .nav-links never inherits them */
.site-header{
  /* must beat .scroll-top (z-index:120) so the open mobile menu isn't covered by the arrow button */
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:130;
  background:#e9f1f8;
  border-bottom:1px solid #d5e2ee;
  box-shadow:0 2px 14px rgba(16,35,63,.06);
}
.nav-bar{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px;
  /* keeps the phone + menu buttons on the right edge on mobile, where .nav-links (margin-left:auto) is display:none */
  justify-content:space-between;
  min-height:74px;
}
.logo{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none;flex:none;
}
.logo-chip{display:inline-flex}
.logo-chip img{height:52px;width:auto;display:block}
.site-footer .logo-chip img{height:46px}
.site-header .nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px;margin-left:auto}
.site-header .nav-links a{
  font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-800);
  text-decoration:none;padding:9px 13px;border-radius:8px;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:color .15s ease,background-color .15s ease;
}
.site-header .nav-links a:hover{color:var(--ink-900);background:rgba(16,35,63,.06)}
.site-header .nav-links a[aria-current="page"]{color:var(--blue-700)}
.nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex:none}
.nav-phone{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--blue-700);text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap;
}
.nav-phone:hover{color:var(--ink-900)}
.nav-toggle{
  display:none;background:none;border:2px solid rgba(16,35,63,.22);
  border-radius:10px;padding:9px 10px;color:var(--ink-800);
}
.nav-toggle:hover{border-color:var(--ink-800)}
.nav-toggle .icon-close{display:none}
.nav-open .nav-toggle .icon-open{display:none}
.nav-open .nav-toggle .icon-close{display:block}

@media (max-width:1080px){
  .site-header .nav-links a{padding:9px 9px;font-size:.88rem}
  .site-header .nav-phone span{display:none}
  /* icon-only phone link keeps a 44px+ tap target */
  .site-header .nav-phone{padding:12px;border-radius:10px;border:1.5px solid rgba(16,35,63,.28)}
  .site-header .nav-phone:hover{border-color:var(--ink-800)}
}
@media (max-width:920px){
  .nav-toggle{display:inline-flex}
  .site-header .nav-links{
    display:none;
    position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:100%;
    background:var(--white);
    border-bottom:1px solid #d5e2ee;
    flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:2px;
    padding:14px 20px 22px;margin:0;
    box-shadow:0 24px 44px rgba(16,35,63,.16);
    /* short/landscape viewports: menu is pinned to the sticky header, so it must scroll itself */
    max-height:calc(100vh - 75px);
    max-height:calc(100dvh - 75px);
    overflow-y:auto;overscroll-behavior:contain;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;
  }
  .site-header.nav-open .nav-links{display:flex}
  .site-header .nav-links a{font-size:1.05rem;padding:13px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(16,35,63,.06)}
  .nav-cta .btn{display:none}
}

/* ---------- hero ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  background:var(--navy-soft);
  color:var(--text-inv);
  overflow:visible;
}
.hero-media{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(155deg,rgba(16,35,63,.55) 0%,rgba(16,35,63,.72) 74%),url('images/hero_bg.webp');
  background-size:cover;background-position:center 30%;
}
.hero-scrim{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(41,79,128,.42) 0%,rgba(41,79,128,.28) 40%,var(--navy-soft) 100%),
             linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(41,79,128,.78) 0%,rgba(41,79,128,.30) 62%,rgba(41,79,128,.08) 100%);
}
.hero-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:3;
  padding-top:clamp(72px,9vw,120px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(120px,13vw,168px);
  max-width:820px;
}
.hero-eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blue-300);margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hero-eyebrow .dot{width:4px;height:4px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue-300);flex:none}
.hero h1{
  color:var(--white);
  font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5.6vw,4.2rem);
  font-weight:700;line-height:1.02;
  max-width:15ch;
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hero h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--blue-300)}
.hero-sub{
  font-size:1.1rem;color:var(--text-inv-soft);max-width:54ch;margin-bottom:32px;
}
.hero-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin-bottom:22px}
.hero-hours{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;
  font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text-inv-mute);
}
.hero-hours svg{color:var(--blue-300)}

.svc-title-link{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
.svc-title-link:hover{color:var(--blue-700)}
/* padding + negative margins keep the rendered position while growing the tap target to 44px+ */
.svc-more{display:inline-block;margin:-2px 0 -12px;padding-block:12px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--red-500);text-decoration:none}
.svc-more:hover{text-decoration:underline}


/* ---------- request form (CTA panel) ---------- */
.req-form{
  background:var(--white);border-radius:16px;padding:26px 24px 22px;
  box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(9,20,38,.35);
}
.req-form-title{
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.02em;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--ink-900);margin-bottom:16px;
}
.req-row{margin-bottom:13px}
.req-row--split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:12px}
.req-form label{
  display:block;font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--ink-800);margin-bottom:5px;
}
.req-form input,.req-form textarea{
  width:100%;border:1.5px solid var(--input-border);border-radius:9px;
  /* 1rem floor: controls under 16px trigger iOS Safari's focus auto-zoom */
  padding:10px 12px;font:inherit;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink-900);
  background:var(--input-bg);
}
.req-form input:focus-visible,.req-form textarea:focus-visible{
  outline:3px solid rgba(78,121,199,.45);outline-offset:1px;border-color:var(--blue-500);
}
.req-submit{width:100%;justify-content:center;margin-top:2px}
.req-note{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--text-500);margin-top:12px;line-height:1.5}
.req-success{
  margin-top:12px;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:9px;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;
  background:var(--ok-bg);color:var(--ok-text);border:1px solid var(--ok-border);
}
@media (max-width:560px){.req-row--split{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- wave dividers ---------- */
.wave{display:block;line-height:0;position:relative;z-index:2}
.wave svg{display:block;width:100%;height:clamp(44px,6.5vw,76px)}
.wave--flip svg{transform:scaleX(-1)}
.wave--hero{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:-1px;z-index:2}

/* ---------- intro split ---------- */
.intro-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1.05fr);
  gap:clamp(32px,5vw,64px);align-items:center;
  padding-top:clamp(44px,6vw,72px);
}
.checklist-title{
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;
  letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink-900);
  margin:26px 0 14px;
}
.checklist{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:11px 26px;margin-bottom:30px;
}
.checklist li{
  display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:10px;
  font-size:.96rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-700);
}
.checklist li .chk{
  flex:none;width:22px;height:22px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(78,121,199,.16);color:var(--blue-700);
  display:grid;place-items:center;margin-top:1px;
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .intro-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (max-width:520px){
  .checklist{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ---------- image placeholder (shared contract) ---------- */
/* figure.img-placeholder.ph-4x3 > svg.ph-icon + figcaption; legacy text-only divs get the same look */
.img-placeholder{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;
  margin:22px 0;padding:24px 20px;text-align:center;
  border:1.5px dashed var(--blue-300);border-radius:var(--radius);
  background:var(--mist-100);
  color:var(--text-500);font-size:.85rem;font-weight:500;line-height:1.5;
}
.img-placeholder .ph-icon{flex:none;color:var(--text-500)}
.img-placeholder figcaption{font-size:.85rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--text-500);max-width:40ch;margin:0}
.ph-4x3{aspect-ratio:4/3}
.ph-16x9{aspect-ratio:16/9}
.ph-1x1{aspect-ratio:1/1}
.ph-3x4{aspect-ratio:3/4}
/* real job photos dropped into former placeholder slots */
.job-photo{display:block;margin:22px 0;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;background:var(--mist-100)}
.job-photo img{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.jobs-grid .job-photo{margin:0}
/* portrait/square job photos: cap the width so they don't tower over the prose column */
.job-photo--narrow{max-width:480px;margin-inline:auto}
/* legacy dark info panel: still used by the legal pages' CTA panels; do not remove */
.ph--dark{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:6px;
  text-align:center;padding:24px;border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1.5px dashed rgba(157,185,232,.35);
  background:var(--navy-soft);
}
.ph--dark .ph-cam{color:var(--blue-300);opacity:.85;margin-bottom:2px}
.ph--dark .ph-tag{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-300)}
.ph--dark .ph-prompt{font-size:.78rem;line-height:1.5;color:var(--text-inv-soft);max-width:34ch;margin:0}
.ph--43{aspect-ratio:4/3}

/* ---------- services (steel-blue band) ---------- */
.services{background:var(--blue-100);color:var(--ink-900)}
.services .kicker{color:var(--ink-900)}
.services .kicker::before{background:var(--ink-900)}
.services h2{color:var(--ink-900)}
.services .lede{color:var(--ink-800);font-weight:500}
.services-head{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:20px;margin-bottom:40px;
}
.services :focus-visible{outline-color:var(--ink-900)}
.services-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;
}
.svc-card{
  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:26px 24px;
  box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(16,35,63,.18),0 18px 40px rgba(16,35,63,.16);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:12px;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(16,35,63,.22),0 30px 56px rgba(16,35,63,.24)}
.svc-icon{
  width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:14px;flex:none;
  background:var(--mist-100);color:var(--blue-700);
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  transition:background-color .2s ease,color .2s ease;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon{background:var(--ink-900);color:var(--blue-300)}
.svc-card h3{font-size:1.12rem;letter-spacing:.04em;margin:2px 0 0}
.svc-card p{font-size:.93rem;color:var(--text-500);margin:0}
@media (max-width:980px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:620px){.services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- reviews ---------- */
.reviews{background:var(--mist-50);padding-top:0}
.reviews-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);
  gap:24px;align-items:start;padding-top:18px;
}
.reviews-head{padding-top:clamp(28px,4vw,56px);padding-right:8px}
.reviews-score{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin:6px 0 18px;
}
.reviews-score .num{
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:3rem;line-height:1;color:var(--ink-900);
}
.reviews-score .stars{display:flex;gap:3px;margin-bottom:4px}
.reviews-score .cap{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-500)}
.review-card{
  position:relative;z-index:5;
  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:26px 24px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:14px;
}
.review-card--lift{margin-top:-104px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)} /* breaks the section boundary into the services band */
.review-stars{display:flex;gap:3px}
.review-card blockquote{
  margin:0;font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.6;color:var(--text-700);
}
.review-who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin-top:auto}
.review-avatar{
  width:38px;height:38px;flex:none;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(78,121,199,.16);color:var(--blue-700);
  border:1.5px solid rgba(78,121,199,.5);
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.05em;
}
.review-who .name{font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text-900)}
.review-who .src{display:block;font-size:.74rem;color:var(--text-500);font-weight:500}
@media (max-width:1020px){
  .reviews-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .reviews-head{grid-column:1/-1;padding-top:40px}
  .review-card--lift{margin-top:0;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1)}
}
@media (max-width:620px){.reviews-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- dark sections shared ---------- */
.section--dark{color:var(--text-inv-soft)}
.section--dark h2{color:var(--white)}
.section--dark .lede{color:var(--text-inv-soft)}

/* ---------- how we work ---------- */
.how{background:var(--navy-soft);position:relative}
.how::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(720px 400px at 12% 8%,rgba(157,185,232,.10),transparent 60%);
}
.how .container{position:relative}
.steps{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:44px;
  /* it's an <ol>: the base reset only covers ul, so kill the UA markers/indent here */
  list-style:none;padding:0;
  counter-reset:step;
}
.step{
  background:var(--navy-card);border-radius:var(--radius);
  border:1px solid rgba(157,185,232,.22);
  padding:26px 24px;position:relative;
}
.step .num{
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:2.9rem;line-height:1;
  color:var(--blue-300);display:block;margin-bottom:14px;
}
.step .num::after{
  content:"";display:block;width:34px;height:3px;border-radius:2px;
  background:var(--blue-300);margin-top:12px;
}
.step h3{color:var(--white);font-size:1.16rem;letter-spacing:.04em}
.step p{font-size:.94rem;color:var(--text-inv);margin:0}
@media (max-width:900px){.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- service areas ---------- */
.areas{background:var(--navy-soft)}
.areas-head{max-width:640px}
/* city/location chips: responsive grid so columns always align (no ragged wrap) at any width */
.chips{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(158px,1fr));align-items:stretch;gap:10px;margin:30px 0 26px}
.chips > li{display:flex}
.chips .chip{flex:1;justify-content:center;text-align:center}
/* chips default to dark-on-light; dark-section overrides below */
.chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;
  padding:11px 18px;border-radius:999px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--mist-200);
  color:var(--ink-900);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;
  transition:background-color .16s ease,color .16s ease,border-color .16s ease,transform .16s ease;
}
.chip svg{color:var(--blue-700);transition:color .16s ease}
.chip:hover{background:var(--ink-900);border-color:var(--ink-900);color:var(--white);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.chip:hover svg{color:var(--white)}
/* light text when a chip sits on a dark band */
.section--dark .chip,.how .chip,.cta .chip,.areas:not(.areas--light) .chip{color:var(--text-inv);border-color:rgba(169,198,238,.5)}
.section--dark .chip svg,.how .chip svg,.cta .chip svg,.areas:not(.areas--light) .chip svg{color:var(--blue-300)}
.section--dark .chip:hover,.how .chip:hover,.cta .chip:hover,.areas:not(.areas--light) .chip:hover{background:var(--blue-300);border-color:var(--blue-300);color:var(--ink-900)}
.section--dark .chip:hover svg,.how .chip:hover svg,.cta .chip:hover svg,.areas:not(.areas--light) .chip:hover svg{color:var(--ink-900)}
/* chip-light: the 404-page chip look (dark text, soft brand-blue border) */
.chip-light{color:var(--ink-900);border-color:rgba(53,89,156,.4)}

/* ---------- blog ---------- */
.blog{background:var(--white)}
.blog-head{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;
  gap:18px;margin-bottom:38px;
}
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.post{
  background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--mist-100);
  border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.post:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)}
.post-body{padding:20px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;flex:1}
.post h3{font-size:1.06rem;letter-spacing:.035em;line-height:1.25;margin:0}
.post p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--text-500);margin:0}
.post .arrow-link{margin-top:auto;padding-top:8px;font-size:.9rem}
@media (max-width:980px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:560px;margin-inline:auto}}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq{background:var(--mist-100)}
.faq-wrap{max-width:820px;margin-inline:auto}
.faq-head{text-align:center;margin-bottom:36px}
.faq-head .kicker{justify-content:center}
.faq-item{
  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);margin-bottom:14px;overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid transparent;
  transition:border-color .2s ease;
}
.faq-item.open{border-color:rgba(78,121,199,.45)}
.faq-q{
  width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;
  background:none;border:0;text-align:left;
  padding:20px 24px;
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:1.06rem;
  letter-spacing:.03em;color:var(--ink-900);
}
.faq-q:hover{color:var(--blue-700)}
.faq-q .faq-icon{
  flex:none;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(78,121,199,.14);color:var(--blue-700);
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  transition:transform .25s ease,background-color .2s ease,color .2s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon{transform:rotate(45deg);background:var(--ink-900);color:var(--blue-300)}
.faq-a{padding:0 24px 24px;max-width:64ch}
.faq-a p{margin:0;font-size:.97rem}

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta{background:var(--navy-soft)}
.cta-panel{
  background:var(--navy-soft);
  border:1px solid rgba(157,185,232,.3);
  border-radius:22px;
  box-shadow:var(--ring),0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  padding:clamp(32px,5vw,56px);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,52px);
  align-items:center;
}
.cta h2{color:var(--white);margin-bottom:14px}
.cta p{color:var(--text-inv-soft);max-width:48ch}
.cta-panel > div p{color:var(--text-inv)}
.cta-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin-top:26px}
/* portrait source: keep its native ratio so nothing gets cropped out of frame */
.cta-photo{margin:0}
.cta-photo img{width:100%;height:auto;display:block;border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)}
@media (max-width:900px){.cta-panel{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* stacked paddings (container + panel + form) leave the inputs ~220px wide at 375px; slim the panel */
@media (max-width:560px){.cta-panel{padding:22px 14px;border-radius:16px}}

/* ---------- footer ---------- */
.site-footer{
  background:var(--navy-soft);color:var(--text-inv-soft);
  border-top:1px solid rgba(157,185,232,.2);
  padding-top:clamp(52px,7vw,76px);
}
.footer-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);
  padding-bottom:48px;
}
.footer-blurb{font-size:.93rem;max-width:36ch;margin-top:16px}
/* padding + negative margins keep the rendered position while growing the tap target to 44px+ */
.site-footer .nav-phone{margin:-5px 0 -11px;padding-block:11px;color:var(--blue-300)}
.site-footer .nav-phone:hover{color:var(--white)}
.footer-col h3{
  font-size:.9rem;letter-spacing:.05em;color:var(--blue-300);margin-bottom:14px;
}
.footer-col ul li{margin-bottom:0}
/* padded links keep a 44px effective tap target */
.footer-col a{
  display:inline-block;padding:11px 0;
  color:var(--text-inv-soft);text-decoration:none;font-size:.92rem;line-height:1.6;
}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--blue-300);text-decoration:underline}
.footer-bottom{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(232,239,245,.1);
  padding:16px 0 20px;
  font-size:.8rem;color:var(--text-inv-mute);
}
.footer-bottom .row{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0 10px;align-items:center;
}
.footer-bottom a{color:var(--text-inv-mute);display:inline-block;padding:12px 4px}
.footer-bottom a:hover{color:var(--blue-300)}
.footer-bottom .sep{color:rgba(143,165,184,.5)}
@media (max-width:960px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:560px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- scroll-to-top button ---------- */
.scroll-top{
  position:fixed;right:16px;bottom:16px;
  bottom:calc(16px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)); /* clear the home indicator on notched phones */
  z-index:120;
  width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  background:var(--ink-900);color:var(--white);
  border:1px solid rgba(157,185,232,.35);
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(16,35,63,.30);
  cursor:pointer;
  /* hidden until the visitor scrolls down (an up arrow at the top is meaningless) */
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:opacity .2s ease,transform .2s ease,visibility .2s ease,background-color .16s ease;
}
.scroll-top.is-visible{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none}
.scroll-top:hover{background:var(--blue-700)}
.scroll-top svg{width:24px;height:24px}

/* ---------- scroll reveal ---------- */
html.js .reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(20px);transition:opacity .6s ease,transform .6s ease}
html.js .reveal.is-in{opacity:1;transform:none}
html.js .reveal[data-delay="1"]{transition-delay:.08s}
html.js .reveal[data-delay="2"]{transition-delay:.16s}
html.js .reveal[data-delay="3"]{transition-delay:.24s}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html.js .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
  .btn,.svc-card,.post,.chip{transition:none}
}

/* form text must stay dark on the white card even inside the dark CTA section */
.req-form .req-form-title{color:var(--ink-900)}
.req-form p, .req-form .req-note{color:var(--text-500)}
.req-form label{color:var(--ink-800)}
.req-form .req-success{color:var(--ok-text)}


/* ---------- service page additions ---------- */
.breadcrumb{margin:0 0 20px}
.breadcrumb ol{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
.breadcrumb li{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.breadcrumb li + li::before{content:"/";color:var(--text-inv-mute);font-weight:500}
.breadcrumb a{color:var(--blue-300);text-decoration:none}
.breadcrumb a:hover{color:var(--white);text-decoration:underline}
.breadcrumb [aria-current="page"]{color:var(--text-inv-soft)}

/* two-column layout: main + sticky sidebar */
.svc-zone{background:var(--mist-50)}
.svc-layout{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr);
  gap:clamp(30px,3.5vw,46px);
  padding-top:clamp(44px,6vw,68px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(64px,8vw,96px);
}
/* content rhythm: clearer section breaks + comfortable reading, matching the reference spacing */
.svc-main h2{font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.15rem);margin-top:1.5em}
.svc-main h3{margin-top:1.7em}
.svc-main > *:first-child{margin-top:0}       /* lead image sits flush at the top */
.svc-main h2:first-of-type{margin-top:0}      /* intro heading stays close under the image */
.svc-main p{line-height:1.72;margin-bottom:1.15em}
.svc-main li{line-height:1.65}
.svc-main > ul{margin:0 0 1.35em;padding-left:1.35em;list-style:disc}   /* content lists keep real bullets; child selector spares .chips */
.svc-main > ul li{margin-bottom:.5em}
.svc-main > ul li::marker{color:var(--blue-700)}
/* safety net: editor-inserted images without a sizing class must never overflow the column;
   :where() keeps specificity at (0,1,0) so .job-photo img etc. still win */
.svc-main :where(img),.article-body :where(img){max-width:100%;height:auto}
.svc-block{margin-bottom:clamp(44px,6vw,68px)}
.svc-block:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.svc-side{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px}
@media (min-width:1000px){
  .svc-layout{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) 344px;align-items:start}
  .svc-side{position:sticky;top:98px}
  /* desktop leads with the services list (matches reference placement); mobile keeps the call card first for conversion */
  .svc-side > .side-panel:not(.side-trust){order:1}
  .svc-side > .side-card{order:2}
  .svc-side > .side-trust{order:3}
}

/* sign cards */
.signs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:14px;margin-top:8px}
.sign{
  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);padding:20px 22px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;
}
.sign .sign-ico{
  flex:none;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(78,121,199,.14);color:var(--blue-700);
  display:grid;place-items:center;
}
.sign p{margin:0;font-size:.95rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-900);line-height:1.4}
@media (max-width:620px){.signs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* how we can help */
.help-list{display:grid;gap:16px;margin-top:8px}
.help-item{
  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);
  border-left:4px solid var(--blue-500);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);padding:26px 24px;
}
.help-item h3{font-size:1.12rem;letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:8px}
.help-item p{margin:0;font-size:.96rem}

/* how we work: navy panel variant for the main column */
.how-panel{
  background:var(--navy-soft);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:clamp(26px,4vw,40px);
  color:var(--text-inv-soft);
}
.how-panel .kicker{color:var(--blue-300)}
.how-panel .kicker::before{background:var(--blue-300)}
.how-panel h2{color:var(--white)}
.how-panel .steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:26px}
.how-panel :focus-visible{outline-color:var(--blue-300)}

/* sidebar cards */
.side-card{
  background:var(--navy-soft);
  border:1px solid rgba(157,185,232,.3);
  border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--ring),var(--shadow-1);
  padding:26px 24px;color:var(--text-inv);
}
.side-card h3{color:var(--text-inv);font-size:1.24rem;letter-spacing:.04em;margin-bottom:8px}
.side-card > p{font-size:.92rem;margin:0 0 18px}
/* links inside navy side-cards: blue-700 on navy-soft is unreadable */
.side-card p a{color:var(--blue-300)}
.side-card p a:hover,.side-card p a:focus-visible{color:var(--white)}
.side-card .btn{width:100%;margin-bottom:10px}
.side-hours{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-inv-soft);margin:6px 0 0}
.side-hours svg{color:var(--blue-300);flex:none}
.side-panel{
  background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);padding:20px 22px;
}
.side-panel h3{font-size:.92rem;letter-spacing:.04em;color:var(--ink-900);margin-bottom:10px}
.side-list li{border-bottom:1px solid var(--mist-100)}
.side-list li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.side-list a{
  display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;
  padding:11px 2px;font-size:.94rem;font-weight:600;
  color:var(--text-700);text-decoration:none;
}
.side-list a:hover{color:var(--blue-700)}
.side-list a svg{flex:none;color:var(--blue-500)}
.side-trust .trust-score{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-bottom:8px}
.side-trust .trust-score .num{
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:1.7rem;
  color:var(--ink-900);line-height:1;
}
.side-trust .trust-line{margin:0;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-700)}
.side-trust .trust-line + .trust-line{margin-top:3px}

/* ---------- location page additions ---------- */
/* page hero: same navy hero, shorter */
.page-hero .hero-inner{
  padding-top:clamp(44px,6vw,72px);
  padding-bottom:clamp(96px,11vw,140px);
  max-width:860px;
}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4.8vw,3.5rem);max-width:16ch}

/* breadcrumb (in hero, on navy) */
.crumbs{
  display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:4px 12px;
  margin:0 0 22px;padding:0;list-style:none;
  font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;
}
.crumbs li{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.crumbs li+li::before{content:"/";color:var(--text-inv-mute);font-weight:400}
.crumbs a{color:var(--blue-300);text-decoration:none}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--white);text-decoration:underline}
.crumbs [aria-current="page"]{color:var(--text-inv-soft)}

/* "your neighbors" band (mist, no straddling badges) */
.loc-intro{background:var(--mist-50)}
.loc-intro .lede{margin-bottom:22px}

/* reviews strip (mist band) */
.reviews-strip{background:var(--mist-50);padding-top:clamp(56px,8vw,88px)}
.strip-head{text-align:center;max-width:660px;margin-inline:auto;margin-bottom:36px}
.strip-head .kicker{justify-content:center}
.strip-head .lede{margin:0 auto}
.strip-grid{
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:24px;
  max-width:900px;margin-inline:auto;align-items:stretch;
}
.strip-grid .review-card{height:100%}
.strip-more{text-align:center;margin-top:30px}
@media (max-width:720px){.strip-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* ---------- shared-shell additions (real assets) ---------- */
.intro-photo{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)}
.blog-photo{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:16/10;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.content-photo{width:100%;border-radius:14px;display:block;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1)}
.cta-bg-note{display:none}

/* ---------- core-page additions (about / services / service-areas) ---------- */
/* photo service cards (services landing) */
.services-grid--photo{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.svc-card--photo{padding:0;overflow:hidden;gap:0}
.svc-card--photo .svc-card-media{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;background:var(--mist-100)}
.svc-card--photo .svc-card-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .3s ease}
.svc-card--photo:hover .svc-card-media img{transform:scale(1.04)}
/* flex:1 lets the body fill the stretched card so the link can bottom-align */
.svc-card--photo .svc-card-body{padding:20px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;flex:1}
.svc-card--photo h3{margin:0;font-size:1.15rem}
.svc-card--photo h3 a{color:var(--ink-900);text-decoration:none}
.svc-card--photo h3 a:hover{color:var(--blue-700)}
.svc-card--photo p{color:var(--text-700);font-size:.95rem;margin:0}
/* auto top margin drops the link to the card floor, so links line up regardless of copy length */
.svc-card--photo .card-link{margin-top:auto}
/* padded for a 44px effective tap target; negative bottom margin keeps the card height */
.card-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;margin:-7px 0 -11px;padding-block:11px;font-weight:700;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--red-500)}
.card-link svg{transition:transform .16s ease}
.card-link:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}

/* stats row (service-areas) */
.stat-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;text-align:center}
.stat-row li{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:26px 16px;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(16,35,63,.10),0 14px 32px rgba(16,35,63,.08)}
.stat-num{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.5rem);color:var(--blue-700);line-height:1}
.stat-label{display:block;margin-top:8px;font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.02em;color:var(--text-500)}

/* area groups (service-areas) */
.area-groups{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:clamp(24px,4vw,40px);margin-top:clamp(28px,4vw,40px)}
.area-group h3{color:var(--white);font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:14px;padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(157,185,232,.28)}
.chips--areas{margin:0}
.area-group:last-child:nth-child(odd){grid-column:1 / -1}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .services-grid--photo{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .area-groups{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .stat-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media (max-width:560px){
  .services-grid--photo{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* ---------- reviews page ---------- */
.reviews-lead{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;margin-bottom:clamp(32px,5vw,48px);padding-bottom:clamp(24px,4vw,32px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(30,58,110,.14)}
.rating-big{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.rating-num{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:2.6rem;color:var(--blue-700);line-height:1}
.rating-count{color:var(--text-500);font-size:.95rem}
.review-group{margin-bottom:clamp(36px,5vw,52px)}
.review-group-title{font-size:1.35rem;color:var(--ink-900);margin-bottom:22px;padding-left:14px;border-left:4px solid var(--red-500)}
/* masonry columns: cards pack tight like the reference reviews wall */
.reviews-page-grid{columns:3;column-gap:22px}
.reviews-page-grid .review-card{break-inside:avoid;width:100%;margin:0 0 22px}
/* reference-style card meta: source badge top-right, name + date footer with divider */
.review-card .rc-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px}
.review-card .rc-src{flex:none;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-500);border:1px solid var(--mist-200);border-radius:6px;padding:3px 8px}
.review-card .rc-foot{display:flex;align-items:baseline;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;border-top:1px solid var(--mist-100);padding-top:14px}
.review-card .rc-name{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-900)}
.review-card .rc-date{flex:none;font-size:.76rem;color:var(--text-500)}
.btn--dark-ghost{border:1.5px solid rgba(30,58,110,.35);color:var(--blue-700)}
.btn--dark-ghost:hover{background:var(--blue-700);color:#fff;border-color:var(--blue-700)}

/* ---------- faq page ---------- */
.faq-page .faq-wrap{max-width:820px}
.faq-cat{margin-bottom:clamp(32px,5vw,48px)}
.faq-cat-title{font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--ink-900);margin-bottom:18px;padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:2px solid var(--blue-100)}

/* ---------- contact page ---------- */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:clamp(28px,4vw,48px);align-items:start}
.contact-info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}
.contact-line{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--text-700)}
.contact-line--phone .ci-value{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--ink-900)}
.ci-ico{flex:none;width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--mist-100);color:var(--blue-700);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-top:2px}
.ci-label{display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;color:var(--text-500)}
.ci-value{display:block;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink-900);margin-top:2px;line-height:1.5}
.ci-value a{color:var(--blue-700);text-decoration:underline}
.contact-steps{margin-top:8px;padding:20px 22px;background:var(--mist-50);border-radius:var(--radius);border:1px solid rgba(30,58,110,.1)}
.contact-steps h3{font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ink-900);margin-bottom:10px}
.contact-steps ol{margin:0;padding-left:20px;color:var(--text-700);font-size:.94rem}
.contact-steps li{margin:5px 0}
.contact-urgent{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--text-700);padding:14px 16px;background:#fbeceb;border-left:3px solid var(--red-500);border-radius:0 10px 10px 0}
.contact-urgent strong{color:var(--red-600)}
.contact-map{margin-top:clamp(28px,4vw,40px)}

@media (max-width:900px){
  .reviews-page-grid{columns:2}
  .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}
@media (max-width:620px){
  .reviews-page-grid{columns:1}
}

/* ---------- blog index cards ---------- */
.blog-grid--index{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:26px}
.blog-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(16,35,63,.10),0 16px 36px rgba(16,35,63,.10);display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .2s ease,box-shadow .2s ease}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(16,35,63,.16),0 26px 52px rgba(16,35,63,.16)}
.blog-card-media{display:block;aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden;background:var(--mist-100)}
.blog-card-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .3s ease}
.blog-card:hover .blog-card-media img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.blog-card-body{padding:20px 22px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;flex:1}
.tag{align-self:flex-start;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-700);background:var(--blue-100);border-radius:999px;padding:4px 11px}
.blog-card-body h3{font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.25;margin:0}
.blog-card-body h3 a{color:var(--ink-900)}
.blog-card-body h3 a:hover{color:var(--blue-700)}
.blog-card-body p{font-size:.93rem;color:var(--text-700);margin:0;flex:1}

/* ---------- blog article ---------- */
.article-body{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto;display:block}
.article-body .post-hero-img{width:100%;border-radius:var(--radius);display:block;margin-bottom:clamp(24px,4vw,36px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-1)}
.article-body h2{font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--ink-900);margin:1.7em 0 .5em;line-height:1.2}
.article-body h3{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--ink-900);margin:1.7em 0 .5em;line-height:1.25}
.article-body p{font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.75;color:var(--text-700);margin:0 0 1.1em}
.article-body ul{margin:0 0 1.3em;padding-left:1.4em;list-style:disc} /* base ul reset strips markers; restore them for content */
.article-body ul li::marker{color:var(--blue-700)}
.article-body li{font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.7;color:var(--text-700);margin:.4em 0}
.article-body a{color:var(--blue-700);text-decoration:underline}
.post-cta-inline{background:var(--mist-50);border:1px solid rgba(30,58,110,.1);border-left:4px solid var(--red-500);border-radius:0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;padding:24px 26px;margin:2em 0 1.4em}
.post-cta-inline h2{margin:0 0 .4em;font-size:1.25rem}
.post-cta-inline p{margin:0 0 1em}
.post-byline{color:var(--text-500);font-size:.95rem;font-style:italic;margin-top:1.4em;padding-top:1.2em;border-top:1px solid rgba(30,58,110,.12)}
.related-posts{max-width:760px;margin:clamp(40px,6vw,60px) auto 0}
.related-heading{font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--ink-900);margin-bottom:18px}
.related-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.related-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid rgba(30,58,110,.12);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:20px 22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease}
.related-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)}
.related-card svg{color:var(--red-500);margin-top:4px}
.related-label{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--text-500)}
.related-title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--ink-900);line-height:1.2}

@media (max-width:900px){ .blog-grid--index{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)} }
@media (max-width:620px){ .blog-grid--index{grid-template-columns:1fr} .related-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr} }

/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE REWORK ADDITIONS (2026)
   ============================================================ */

/* fully clickable service cards (whole card follows the title link) */
.svc-title-link::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1}
.svc-card .svc-more{margin-top:auto;position:relative;z-index:0}

/* how we work: closing text-link CTA (button-level ask lives in the mid-page band) */
.how-cta{margin-top:clamp(28px,4vw,40px);margin-bottom:0;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--text-inv-soft)}
.how-cta a{color:var(--blue-300);font-weight:700;font-family:var(--font-head);letter-spacing:.03em;text-decoration:none;white-space:nowrap}
.how-cta a:hover{color:var(--white);text-decoration:underline}

/* reviews (homepage): centered header + 3-card row */
.reviews--home{padding-top:clamp(60px,8vw,96px)}
.reviews--home .reviews-head{text-align:center;max-width:680px;margin-inline:auto;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;margin-bottom:8px}
.reviews--home .reviews-score{justify-content:center}
.reviews-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:clamp(28px,4vw,40px)}
@media (max-width:900px){.reviews-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;max-width:560px;margin-inline:auto}}

/* mid-page CTA band */
.cta-band{background:var(--blue-100);padding-block:clamp(26px,4vw,40px)}
.cta-band-inner{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px 28px}
.cta-band-text{margin:0;max-width:54ch;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink-900)}
.cta-band-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;flex:none}
@media (max-width:620px){
  .cta-band-actions{width:100%}
  .cta-band-actions .btn{flex:1}
}

/* about band: .section already supplies vertical padding */
.about-band .intro-grid{padding-top:0}

/* service areas as a LIGHT band with dark chips + map placeholder beside the chips */
.areas--light{background:var(--mist-50)}
.areas--light h2{color:var(--text-900)}
.areas--light .kicker{color:var(--blue-700)}
.areas--light .kicker::before{background:var(--blue-500)}
.areas--light .lede{color:var(--text-700)}
.areas-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(0,.85fr);gap:clamp(32px,5vw,56px);align-items:center}
.areas--light .areas-head{max-width:none}
.areas--light .chip{color:var(--ink-900);border-color:rgba(53,89,156,.4);background:var(--white)}
.areas--light .chip svg{color:var(--blue-700)}
.areas--light .chip:hover{background:var(--ink-900);border-color:var(--ink-900);color:var(--white);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.areas--light .chip:hover svg{color:var(--blue-300)}
.areas--light .arrow-link{color:var(--blue-700)}
.areas--light .arrow-link:hover{color:var(--ink-900)}
.areas-ph{min-height:280px}
/* real office photo: unlike the dashed placeholder it replaced, this stays visible on mobile */
.areas-photo{margin:0}
.areas-photo img{width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;display:block;border-radius:var(--radius);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)}
@media (max-width:900px){.areas-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.areas-ph{display:none}}

/* property managers strip */
.pm-strip{background:var(--blue-100);padding-block:clamp(48px,7vw,80px)}
.pm-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(0,.8fr);gap:clamp(32px,5vw,56px);align-items:center}
.pm-text .kicker{color:var(--blue-700)}
.pm-text .kicker::before{background:var(--blue-500)}
.pm-text h2{color:var(--ink-900)}
.pm-text p{color:var(--text-700);max-width:56ch}
.pm-text .btn{margin-top:6px}
.pm-review{background:var(--white)}
@media (max-width:900px){.pm-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr}.pm-review{max-width:520px}}

/* visible NAP block inside the dark contact panel */
.cta-nap{margin-top:24px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid rgba(157,185,232,.25)}
.cta-nap-line{margin:0 0 4px;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--text-inv-soft)}
.cta-nap-line:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.cta-nap-line strong{color:var(--white);font-weight:700}

/* request form validation message */
.req-error{margin-top:12px;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:9px;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;background:var(--err-bg);color:var(--err-text);border:1px solid var(--err-border)}
/* request-form alerts render above the fields, so they stay visible when the mobile keyboard focuses the top of the form */
#request-form .req-error,#request-form .req-success{margin:0 0 12px}

/* ---------- contact form extras (Coastal Ink) ---------- */
.req-form select{width:100%;border:1.5px solid var(--input-border);border-radius:9px;padding:10px 12px;font:inherit;font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink-900);background:var(--input-bg)} /* 1rem floor: see input rule */
.req-form select:focus-visible{outline:3px solid rgba(78,121,199,.45);outline-offset:1px;border-color:var(--blue-500)}
.req-fieldset{border:1px solid var(--mist-100);border-radius:10px;padding:14px 16px;margin:6px 0 2px}
.req-fieldset legend{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink-800);padding:0 6px}
.req-radios{display:flex;gap:22px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.req-radios label{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;min-height:44px;padding:6px 2px;font-weight:500;color:var(--text-700);cursor:pointer}
.req-radios input{width:18px;height:18px}
.form-status{margin-top:14px;padding:11px 14px;border-radius:9px;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:600;background:var(--mist-50);color:var(--text-700)}
.screen-reader-text{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);white-space:nowrap;border:0;padding:0;margin:-1px}
/* blog post pagination: own namespace; header nav styles are scoped to .site-header and never reach this .nav-links */
.wp-pagenavi,.navigation.pagination{margin-top:clamp(28px,4vw,44px)}
.navigation.pagination .nav-links{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;justify-content:center}
.page-numbers{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-width:44px;height:44px;padding:0 12px;border-radius:10px;border:1.5px solid var(--mist-100);background:var(--white);color:var(--ink-900);font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;text-decoration:none}
.page-numbers.current{background:var(--ink-900);color:var(--white);border-color:var(--ink-900)}
.page-numbers:hover{border-color:var(--blue-500)}

/* ---------- reviews page ---------- */
.reviews-page{background:var(--mist-50)}
.reviews-lead .rating-count{display:block;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text-500);font-weight:600;margin-top:4px}
.rev-breakdown{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;min-width:240px;flex:1 1 300px;max-width:440px}
.rev-brow{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--text-500);font-weight:600}
.rev-blabel{flex:none;width:52px}
.rev-btrack{flex:1;height:9px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--mist-100);overflow:hidden}
.rev-bfill{display:block;height:100%;border-radius:999px;background:var(--star-500)}
.rev-bpct{flex:none;width:38px;text-align:right;color:var(--ink-900);font-weight:700}
.review-who .src{line-height:1.35}

/* ---------- homepage: why-trust 4-up grid ---------- */
.trust-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px}
@media (max-width:900px){.trust-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media (max-width:560px){.trust-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.trust-grid .help-item{margin:0}

/* ============================================================
   IMPORTED-CONTENT COMPATIBILITY
   The service/location/blog bodies (imported into the DB) use the
   previous design's CSS variables + classes inline. These aliases +
   rules map that content onto the Coastal Ink palette so it renders
   correctly without editing the database.
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --accent-blue: var(--blue-700);
  --accent-blue-light: var(--blue-500);
  --accent-blue-hover: var(--ink-900);
  --navy-900: var(--ink-900);
  --navy-800: var(--ink-800);
  --navy-700: var(--ink-700);
  --navy-600: var(--ink-700);
  --gray-800: var(--text-900);
  --gray-700: var(--text-700);
  --gray-600: var(--text-500);
  --gray-500: var(--text-500);
  --gray-400: var(--text-500);
  --gray-300: #c3d1e3;
  --gray-200: var(--mist-100);
  --gray-100: var(--mist-50);
  --gray-50: var(--mist-50);
  --slate-50: var(--mist-50);
  --slate-300: var(--text-inv-soft);
  --slate-400: var(--text-inv-mute);
  --slate-500: var(--text-500);
  --slate-600: var(--text-700);
  --slate-700: var(--text-700);
  --gold-500: var(--red-500);
  --gold-400: var(--red-400);
  --red-400b: var(--red-400);
  --font-heading: var(--font-head);
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --shadow-md: var(--shadow-1);
  --shadow-lg: var(--shadow-2);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(16,35,63,.08);
}
/* eyebrow label used inside imported content */
.svc-main .label,.article-body .label,.loc-intro .label{
  display:inline-block;font-family:var(--font-body);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-700);margin-bottom:12px;
}
/* checkmark lists */
.check-list{margin:0 0 1.3em;padding:0;list-style:none}
.check-list li{position:relative;padding-left:32px;margin:.55em 0;line-height:1.6}
.check-list li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.35em;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(78,121,199,.16)}
.check-list li::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:6.5px;top:.62em;width:6px;height:10px;border-right:2px solid var(--blue-700);border-bottom:2px solid var(--blue-700);transform:rotate(40deg)}
/* location service pills */
.location-services{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(210px,1fr));gap:10px}
.location-service-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:12px 16px;background:var(--white);border:1px solid var(--mist-100);border-left:3px solid var(--blue-500);border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink-900);font-weight:600;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);transition:transform .16s ease,color .16s ease}
.location-service-item:hover{color:var(--blue-700);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.location-service-item .icon{flex:none;color:var(--blue-700);display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
/* generic content section separators */
.seo-content-block{border-color:var(--mist-100)}
/* old single-dash buttons inside imported content */
.btn-primary{background:var(--red-500);color:#fff;border:2px solid transparent;box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(190,32,38,.34)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--red-600);color:#fff}
.btn-secondary{background:transparent;color:var(--ink-900);border:2px solid var(--ink-900)}
.btn-secondary:hover{background:var(--ink-900);color:#fff}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;color:var(--blue-700);border:2px solid var(--blue-700)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--blue-700);color:#fff}

/* ---------- homepage full-bleed hero (example-style, centered) ---------- */
.hero-full{
  position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
  min-height:clamp(560px,86vh,820px);
  background:var(--navy-soft);color:var(--text-inv);overflow:hidden;text-align:center;
}
.hero-full-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;
  background-image:url('images/hero_bg.webp');
  background-size:cover;background-position:center 35%;
}
.hero-full-scrim{
  position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(21,43,78,.78) 0%,rgba(29,55,92,.60) 46%,rgba(17,37,70,.90) 100%),
    radial-gradient(120% 84% at 50% 42%,rgba(23,47,82,.24),rgba(13,30,58,.62));
}
.hero-full-inner{
  position:relative;z-index:2;max-width:940px;
  padding-top:clamp(92px,14vw,150px);
  /* extra bottom room so the hours line clears the wave divider at the hero's base */
  padding-bottom:clamp(116px,15vw,176px);
}
.hero-full-eyebrow{
  /* wrap as whole phrases on narrow screens instead of breaking inside each phrase */
  display:inline-flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;align-items:center;gap:4px 14px;
  font-family:var(--font-body);font-weight:700;font-size:.82rem;
  letter-spacing:.26em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--star-500);margin:0 0 22px;
}
.hero-full-eyebrow::before,.hero-full-eyebrow::after{
  content:"";width:clamp(26px,6vw,58px);height:1px;background:currentColor;opacity:.75;
}
.hero-full-eyebrow .sep{opacity:.6}
.hero-full-title{
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;
  font-size:clamp(2.7rem,7.4vw,5.8rem);line-height:.96;letter-spacing:.005em;
  color:var(--white);margin:0 auto 22px;max-width:16ch;text-shadow:0 3px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.hero-full-title .accent{color:#bcd2f4}
.hero-full-sub{
  font-size:clamp(1rem,1.55vw,1.16rem);line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.93);
  max-width:640px;margin:0 auto 34px;
}
.hero-full-actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;justify-content:center}
.btn--lg{padding:17px 34px;font-size:1.02rem}
.hero-full-hours{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;
  margin:26px 0 0;font-size:.9rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.76);
}
.hero-full-hours svg{color:var(--blue-200);flex:none}
.hero-full-hours a{color:var(--blue-200);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}
.hero-full-hours a:hover{color:var(--white)}
.hero-full-hours .sep{opacity:.5}
@media (max-width:620px){
  .hero-full{min-height:clamp(500px,80vh,660px)}
  .hero-full-eyebrow{font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.18em;gap:4px 10px}
  .hero-full-eyebrow::before,.hero-full-eyebrow::after{display:none}
  /* the 2.7rem clamp floor makes the headline 5 lines/207px at 375px; scale it for phones
     so the call buttons stay near the fold */
  .hero-full-title{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,9vw,2.7rem)}
  .hero-full-inner{padding-top:clamp(56px,10vw,150px);padding-bottom:clamp(92px,18vw,150px)}
  .btn--lg{padding:15px 24px;font-size:.95rem}
}

/* ============================================================
   HOMEPAGE STRUCTURE (example-inspired flow)
   ============================================================ */
/* trust features row (gold circle icon + title + text) */
.trust-features{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:clamp(20px,3vw,34px)}
.trust-feature{display:flex;gap:15px;align-items:flex-start}
.tf-ico{flex:none;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(245,179,1,.16);color:#b8860b;display:grid;place-items:center}
.tf-ico svg{width:24px;height:24px}
.trust-feature h3{font-size:1.02rem;letter-spacing:.03em;margin:2px 0 6px}
.trust-feature p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--text-500);margin:0;line-height:1.55}
@media (max-width:900px){.trust-features{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}}
@media (max-width:560px){.trust-features{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
/* why-us split (dark): text + checklist + photo w/ badge */
.whyus-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.02fr) minmax(0,.98fr);gap:clamp(32px,5vw,60px);align-items:center}
.whyus-media{position:relative}
.whyus-media img{width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:16px;display:block;box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)}
.whyus-badge{position:absolute;right:-12px;bottom:-14px;width:116px;height:116px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red-500);color:#fff;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(190,32,38,.42);border:5px solid var(--ink-900)}
.whyus-badge .wb-1{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:700;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1}
.whyus-badge .wb-2{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:4px;opacity:.92;padding:0 8px}
.section--dark .checklist li{color:var(--text-inv-soft);font-weight:500}
.section--dark .checklist li .chk{background:rgba(157,185,232,.18);color:var(--blue-300)}
.section--dark .checklist-title{color:var(--white)}
@media (max-width:900px){.whyus-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.whyus-media{max-width:520px;margin-inline:auto}.whyus-badge{width:100px;height:100px}}
/* phones: tuck the rating badge fully inside the photo's bottom-right corner instead of overhanging into the background */
@media (max-width:560px){.whyus-badge{right:12px;bottom:12px;width:90px;height:90px;border-width:4px}.whyus-badge .wb-1{font-size:1.3rem}.whyus-badge .wb-2{font-size:.6rem;letter-spacing:.05em;padding:0 6px}}
/* two-color heading accent */
.h2-accent{color:var(--blue-700)}
.section--dark .h2-accent,.cta-final .h2-accent,.how .h2-accent{color:var(--blue-300)}
/* bold final CTA band */
.cta-final{background:var(--navy-soft);color:var(--text-inv-soft);text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-final::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(820px 420px at 50% -12%,rgba(157,185,232,.16),transparent 62%);pointer-events:none}
.cta-final .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta-final .kicker{justify-content:center;color:var(--blue-300)}
.cta-final .kicker::before{background:var(--blue-300)}
.cta-final h2{color:var(--white);font-size:clamp(2.1rem,5.4vw,3.7rem);max-width:20ch;margin:0 auto 16px;line-height:1.02}
.cta-final p{max-width:54ch;margin:0 auto 30px;font-size:1.08rem;color:var(--text-inv-soft)}
.cta-final .cta-actions{justify-content:center;margin-top:0}

/* ---------- homepage "recent work" gallery ---------- */
.gallery{background:var(--mist-50)}
.gallery-head{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:18px;margin-bottom:clamp(26px,4vw,40px)}
.gallery-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:clamp(16px,2.4vw,22px)}
.gallery-item{position:relative;display:block;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);aspect-ratio:4/3;text-decoration:none}
.gallery-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .4s ease}
.gallery-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.gallery-item::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(16,35,63,0) 36%,rgba(16,35,63,.82));z-index:1}
.gallery-cap{position:absolute;left:16px;right:16px;bottom:14px;z-index:2}
.gallery-cap .gc-label{display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-300);margin-bottom:4px}
.gallery-cap .gc-title{display:block;font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.15;color:#fff;margin:0}
.gallery-item:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--blue-500);outline-offset:3px}
@media (max-width:900px){.gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:560px){.gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ===== Homepage CRO additions (2026-07-10): hero proof · service router · form trust/honeypot ===== */
.hero-full-proof{
  margin-top:16px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 14px;justify-content:center;align-items:center;
  font-size:.83rem;font-weight:600;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);letter-spacing:.01em
}
.hero-full-proof .star{color:var(--star-500);letter-spacing:1px;white-space:nowrap}
.hero-full-proof .sep{opacity:.45}

.svc-router{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin:2px 0 30px}
.svc-router-lead{font-weight:700;color:var(--ink-900);font-size:.9rem;margin-right:2px}
.svc-chip{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:14px 16px;border-radius:999px;
  background:var(--white);border:1.5px solid var(--mist-200);color:var(--ink-900);
  font-weight:600;font-size:.85rem;line-height:1;text-decoration:none;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);transition:background .16s ease,border-color .16s ease,color .16s ease,transform .16s ease
}
.svc-chip svg{color:var(--blue-500);flex:none;transition:color .16s ease}
.svc-chip:hover,.svc-chip:focus-visible{background:var(--blue-500);border-color:var(--blue-500);color:var(--white);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.svc-chip:hover svg,.svc-chip:focus-visible svg{color:var(--white)}
/* mobile + tablet: even grid so the 8 chips align in columns instead of wrapping raggedly
   (kept as flex on desktop, where 8 chips would leave a sparse half-empty grid row) */
@media (max-width:900px){
  .svc-router{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(158px,1fr));align-items:stretch;gap:10px}
  .svc-router-lead{grid-column:1 / -1;margin:0}
  .svc-chip{justify-content:space-between;line-height:1.2;padding:9px 14px;min-height:44px;font-size:.82rem}
}

.req-trust{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue-700);margin:-4px 0 14px;letter-spacing:.01em}
.req-hp{position:absolute!important;left:-9999px!important;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}

/* location page: nearby areas internal-link row */
.nearby-areas{margin-top:38px;padding-top:28px;border-top:1px solid var(--mist-200)}
.nearby-areas h2{font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 6px}

/* wave dividers sit flush against the next section (no isolated light gap below) */
body.home .section:has(> .wave--flip:last-child){padding-bottom:0}

/* ===== Content placeholders (real job photos/write-ups to be supplied) ===== */
.jobs-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;margin:26px 0}
.jobs-grid .img-placeholder{margin:0}
@media (max-width:900px){.jobs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ===== Service Areas page: county + city cards ===== */
.area-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px;margin-top:34px}
.area-card{
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--mist-200);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:26px 24px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;
  transition:box-shadow .16s ease,transform .16s ease,border-color .16s ease;
}
.area-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-2);transform:translateY(-3px);border-color:var(--blue-500)}
.area-card .ac-label{font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--blue-700);margin-bottom:9px}
.area-card h3{font-family:var(--font-head);font-size:1.35rem;letter-spacing:.01em;color:var(--ink-900);margin:0 0 10px;line-height:1.1}
.area-card p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--text-500);line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 18px;flex:1}
.area-card .ac-view{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;width:100%;justify-content:space-between;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-900);border-top:1px dashed var(--mist-200);padding-top:15px;margin-top:auto}
.area-card .ac-view svg{transition:transform .16s ease}
.area-card:hover .ac-view{color:var(--blue-700)}
.area-card:hover .ac-view svg{transform:translateX(4px)}
.area-note{margin-top:34px;font-size:.97rem;color:var(--text-500)}
.area-note a{color:var(--blue-700);font-weight:600}
@media (max-width:900px){.area-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:560px){.area-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ============================================================
   SHARED HELPER COMPONENTS (markup contracts)
   ============================================================ */
/* p styled like the trust-feature heading (used where an h3 would break heading order) */
/* p.badge-title ties .trust-feature p on specificity and wins by order */
p.badge-title,.badge-title{
  font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;
  letter-spacing:.03em;line-height:1.06;color:var(--text-900);margin:2px 0 6px;
}
/* star row echoed by the aandg_stars() helper */
.stars{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:2px;color:var(--star-500)}
.stars svg{width:16px;height:16px;flex:none}

/* ============================================================
   FOCUS VISIBILITY ON DARK SECTIONS
   the global blue-500 outline is invisible on navy; use white there
   ============================================================ */
.hero :focus-visible,.hero-full :focus-visible,.page-hero :focus-visible,
[class*="hero"] :focus-visible,
.how :focus-visible,.cta :focus-visible,.cta-final :focus-visible,
.areas :focus-visible,.section--dark :focus-visible,
.site-footer :focus-visible,.scroll-top:focus-visible,
.side-card :focus-visible,.cta-panel :focus-visible{outline-color:var(--white)}
/* light surfaces that sit inside (or share classes with) dark bands go back to a dark outline */
.areas--light :focus-visible{outline-color:var(--ink-900)}
.req-form :focus-visible{outline-color:var(--blue-500)}

/* ---------- template add-ons 2026-07-13 (faq jump nav, faq cta band, reviews load-more, post prev/next) ---------- */
.faq-jump{margin:0 0 34px}
/* FAQ jump nav keeps its compact wrapping pill row, not the location-chip grid */
.faq-jump .chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:flex-start}
.faq-jump .chip{flex:0 1 auto;background:var(--white)}
.faq-cta-band{margin:28px 0}
.faq-cta-band h3{margin-top:0}
.reviews-more{text-align:center;margin-top:28px}
.post-nav{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:40px;padding-top:26px;border-top:1px solid var(--mist-100)}
.post-nav-link{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;padding:18px 20px;border:1px solid var(--mist-100);border-radius:var(--radius);background:var(--white);box-shadow:var(--shadow-1);text-decoration:none;transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease}
.post-nav-link:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-2)}
.post-nav-next{text-align:right;grid-column:2}
.post-nav-label{font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--text-500)}
.post-nav-title{font-family:var(--font-head);font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--ink-900);line-height:1.3}
@media (max-width:620px){.post-nav{grid-template-columns:1fr}.post-nav-next{grid-column:auto;text-align:left}}

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE HARDENING (2026-07-14)
   ============================================================ */
/* imported blog/service bodies carry hard-coded inline 2-col card grids; collapse them on phones */
@media (max-width:620px){
  .article-body div[style*="grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr"],
  .svc-main div[style*="grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr"]{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
}

/* WP default search form (index.php no-results branch) */
.search-form{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:14px}
.search-form label{flex:1;min-width:0;margin:0}
.search-field{
  width:100%;font:inherit;font-size:1rem; /* 16px floor prevents iOS focus zoom */
  padding:12px 14px;border:1.5px solid var(--input-border);border-radius:9px;
  background:var(--input-bg);color:var(--ink-900);-webkit-appearance:none;appearance:none;
}
.search-submit{
  flex:none;padding:12px 20px;border:0;border-radius:9px;
  background:var(--ink-900);color:var(--white);font-weight:600;
}
.search-submit:hover{background:var(--ink-800)}

/* reduced-motion completion: components added after the block at ~line 656; a trailing
   block wins the cascade against same-specificity rules declared later in the file */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .arrow-link svg,.card-link svg,.faq-q .faq-icon,
  .svc-card--photo .svc-card-media img,.blog-card,.blog-card-media img,
  .related-card,.location-service-item,.gallery-item img,.svc-chip,
  .area-card,.area-card .ac-view svg,.post-nav-link{transition:none}
}