/* === base.css === */
/* ============================================
   BASE.CSS — Reset, Variables, Typography
   ============================================ */

/* CSS Custom Properties */
:root {
  /* Text on light backgrounds */
  --text-primary: #1a202c;
  --text-body: #2d3748;
  --text-secondary: #4a5568;

  /* Text on dark backgrounds */
  --text-on-dark: #ffffff;
  --text-on-dark-secondary: #e2e8f0;

  /* Brand colors */
  --brand: #1e5fa8;
  --brand-dark: #164785;
  --brand-light: #2b7bd4;
  --accent: #e8a838;
  --accent-dark: #d4952e;
  --accent-light: #f0be5e;

  /* Backgrounds */
  --bg-dark: #0f1923;
  --bg-dark-light: #1a2a3a;
  --bg-white: #ffffff;
  --bg-off-white: #f7f8fa;
  --bg-light-gray: #eef0f4;

  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --border-medium: #cbd5e0;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.07), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1), 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12), 0 8px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);

  /* Spacing */
  --section-padding: 80px;
  --section-padding-mobile: 50px;

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-base: 0.25s ease;
  --transition-slow: 0.4s ease;

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e5fa8 0%, #2b7bd4 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1923 0%, #1a3a5c 50%, #0f1923 100%);
  --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8a838 0%, #f0be5e 100%);
  --gradient-card-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);

  /* Brand tints */
  --brand-tint-5: #f0f5fb;
  --brand-tint-10: #e1ecf7;
  --brand-tint-20: #c3d9ef;

  /* Icon backgrounds */
  --icon-bg: #eef4fb;
  --icon-bg-hover: #dceaf7;
}

/* Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--brand);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-dark);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.5em;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1em;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

strong {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* Section Title Patterns */
.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-subtitle.centered {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

/* Dark section text overrides */
.bg-dark,
.hero,
.page-hero,
.contact-box,
.mid-cta,
.cta-banner,
.testimonials-section,
footer,
.stats-bar {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

.bg-dark h1, .bg-dark h2, .bg-dark h3, .bg-dark h4, .bg-dark h5, .bg-dark h6,
.hero h1, .hero h2, .hero h3,
.page-hero h1, .page-hero h2, .page-hero h3,
.contact-box h1, .contact-box h2, .contact-box h3,
.mid-cta h1, .mid-cta h2, .mid-cta h3,
.cta-banner h1, .cta-banner h2, .cta-banner h3,
.testimonials-section h1, .testimonials-section h2, .testimonials-section h3,
footer h1, footer h2, footer h3, footer h4,
.stats-bar h1, .stats-bar h2, .stats-bar h3 {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.bg-dark p, .bg-dark li, .bg-dark span, .bg-dark a,
.hero p, .hero li, .hero span,
.page-hero p, .page-hero li, .page-hero span,
.contact-box p, .contact-box li, .contact-box span, .contact-box a,
.mid-cta p, .mid-cta li, .mid-cta span,
.cta-banner p, .cta-banner li, .cta-banner span,
.testimonials-section p, .testimonials-section li, .testimonials-section span,
footer p, footer li, footer span, footer a,
.stats-bar p, .stats-bar li, .stats-bar span {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
}

.bg-dark a:hover, .contact-box a:hover, footer a:hover {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

/* Fade-up animation */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger children */
.fade-up:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.fade-up:nth-child(11) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* Selection */
::selection {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

/* === layout.css === */
/* ============================================
   LAYOUT.CSS — Grid, Containers, Responsive
   ============================================ */

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.container-wide {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Sections */
.section {
  padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}

.section-alt {
  padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
  background: var(--brand-tint-5);
}

.section-gray {
  padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
  background: var(--bg-light-gray);
}

/* Grid System */
.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 30px;
}

.grid-2 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.grid-3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.grid-2-1 {
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
}

.grid-1-2 {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
}

/* Flex */
.flex {
  display: flex;
}

.flex-center {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.flex-between {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.flex-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.flex-wrap {
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gap-sm { gap: 12px; }
.gap-md { gap: 24px; }
.gap-lg { gap: 40px; }

/* Two Column Content Layout */
.content-with-sidebar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .content-with-sidebar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --section-padding: 50px;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  /* Fix top plumbers blog post overflow on mobile */
  .content-main div[style] {
    padding-left: 20px !important;
    padding-right: 20px !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .content-main div[style] h2 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    word-wrap: break-word !important;
  }
  .content-main div[style] h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }
  .content-main div[style] p {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
  }
  .content-main div[style] > div[style*="display:flex"],
  .content-main div[style] > div[style*="display: flex"] {
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  }
  .content-main div[style] .btn {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .content-main table {
    display: block !important;
    overflow-x: auto !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
  .content-main img {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .grid-2,
  .grid-3,
  .grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .grid-2-1,
  .grid-1-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .section {
    padding: var(--section-padding-mobile) 0;
  }

  .section-alt,
  .section-gray {
    padding: var(--section-padding-mobile) 0;
  }

  .hide-mobile {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .hide-desktop {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Spacing Utilities */
.mt-1 { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-5 { margin-top: 48px; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.mb-5 { margin-bottom: 48px; }

/* === components.css === */
/* ============================================
   COMPONENTS.CSS — Cards, CTAs, FAQ, Trust, Process
   ============================================ */

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}

.btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--brand);
  border: 2px solid var(--brand);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

.btn-white {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--brand);
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: var(--bg-off-white);
  color: var(--brand-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-phone {
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  padding: 18px 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(232, 168, 56, 0.4);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-phone:hover {
  background: var(--accent-dark);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(232, 168, 56, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .btn-phone {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 14px 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .btn-phone {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 12px 18px;
  }
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 18px 36px;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

/* ---- Service Cards ---- */
.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
}

.service-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--brand-tint-20);
  background: var(--gradient-card-hover);
}

.service-card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--icon-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  color: var(--brand);
  stroke: var(--brand);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-icon {
  background: var(--brand);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-icon svg {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  stroke: var(--text-on-dark);
}

.service-card-img {
  height: 200px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-light-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-card-body {
  padding: 0;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.service-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--brand);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-link {
  color: var(--brand-dark);
}

.service-card:hover .service-card-link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---- Service Card CTA ---- */
.service-card-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a365d 0%, #1e4a7a 50%, #1a365d 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.service-card-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(26,54,93,0.4) !important;
}
.service-card-cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.service-card-cta-inner svg {
  stroke: #f6ad55;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.service-card-cta h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0;
}
.service-card-cta p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 240px;
}
.btn-cta-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #f6ad55;
  color: #1a365d !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 50px);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.btn-cta-card:hover {
  background: #ed8936;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(246,173,85,0.4);
}

/* ---- Trust Badges ---- */
.trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
  padding: 40px 0;
}

.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

.trust-badge-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--icon-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.trust-badge:hover .trust-badge-icon {
  background: var(--brand);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.trust-badge-icon svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  fill: var(--brand);
  transition: fill var(--transition-base);
}

.trust-badge:hover .trust-badge-icon svg {
  fill: var(--text-on-dark);
}

.trust-badge span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ---- Process Steps ---- */
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.process-step-number {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 95, 168, 0.3);
}

.process-step h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Connector line between steps */
.process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: calc(50% + 36px);
  width: calc(100% - 72px);
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--border-light);
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .process-step:not(:last-child)::after {
    display: none;
  }
  .process-step {
    display: flex;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .process-step-number {
    margin: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }
}

/* ---- FAQ Accordion ---- */
.faq-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--brand);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--text-secondary);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-slow);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 0 20px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 500px;
}

/* ---- Info/Callout Box ---- */
.info-box {
  background: var(--bg-off-white);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.info-box h4 {
  color: var(--brand);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.info-box p {
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

.info-box-warning {
  border-left-color: var(--accent);
}

.info-box-warning h4 {
  color: var(--accent-dark);
}

.info-box-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e1eefb 50%, #f5f0ff 100%);
  border: 1px solid #c8ddf5;
  border-left: none;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 60, 130, 0.06);
}

.info-box-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--brand), var(--accent));
}

.info-box-cta h4 {
  color: var(--text-heading, var(--text-primary));
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.info-box-cta p {
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .info-box-cta {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
}

/* ---- Contact Box (Sidebar) ---- */
.contact-box {
  background: var(--brand);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  position: sticky;
  top: 96px;
}

.contact-box h3 {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-box p {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-box .btn-phone {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.contact-box-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.contact-box-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
}

.contact-box-feature svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- Content Checklist ---- */
.check-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
}

.check-list li svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: var(--brand);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* ---- Content Image ---- */
.content-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 24px 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.content-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* ---- DIY vs Pro Table ---- */
.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  margin: 24px 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.comparison-table thead {
  background: var(--brand);
}

.comparison-table th {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.comparison-table td {
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.comparison-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--bg-off-white);
}

/* ---- Schema/SEO Hidden ---- */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

/* Sidebar Featured Callout */
.sidebar-featured {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f7ff 0%, #e8f0fe 100%);
  border: 1px solid #d0dff0;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent, #1e5fa8);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

.sidebar-featured-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #888;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sidebar-featured-link {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent, #1e5fa8);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin: 6px 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sidebar-featured-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.sidebar-featured p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #555;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Top Plumbers Banner */
.top-plumbers-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2a44 0%, #1e3a5f 100%);
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.top-plumbers-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-plumbers-banner-inner strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.top-plumbers-banner-inner span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.top-plumbers-banner-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.top-plumbers-banner-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .top-plumbers-banner-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* === sections.css === */
/* ============================================
   SECTIONS.CSS — Hero, Nav, Footer, Testimonials, Stats
   ============================================ */

/* ---- Top Bar ---- */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  padding: 6px 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 5px 0;
  }
  .top-bar .container {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .top-bar span {
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    min-width: 0;
    flex: 1;
  }
  .top-bar a {
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

.top-bar a {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.top-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

.top-bar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---- Navigation ---- */
.main-nav {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.main-nav .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

.nav-logo {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  max-height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-logo-img {
    height: 36px;
    max-width: 180px;
  }
}

.nav-logo-text {
  gap: 10px;
}

.nav-logo svg {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  fill: var(--brand);
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-body);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--brand);
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--brand);
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.nav-caret {
  margin-left: 4px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -16px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  padding: 12px 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  display: none;
  z-index: 99999;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu {
  display: block;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a::after {
  display: none;
}

.nav-dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--bg-off-white);
}

.nav-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: var(--text-on-dark) !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(30, 95, 168, 0.3);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background: var(--brand-dark);
  color: var(--text-on-dark) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 95, 168, 0.4);
}

.nav-cta::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.nav-cta svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1100;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* ---- Mobile Nav Drawer ---- */
.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  z-index: 1050;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 300px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  z-index: 1060;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 24px;
}

.mobile-nav.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-nav-close {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mobile-nav-close svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: var(--text-primary);
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-nav-links a {
  padding: 14px 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-body);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mobile-nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--brand);
}

.mobile-nav-phone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  padding: 14px;
  background: var(--brand);
  color: var(--text-on-dark) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.mobile-nav-phone svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* ---- Hero ---- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 0;
  min-height: 640px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(10, 20, 35, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(15, 40, 70, 0.78) 40%,
    rgba(30, 95, 168, 0.65) 70%,
    rgba(10, 20, 35, 0.88) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.hero h1 {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  max-width: 700px;
}

.hero p {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
}

.hero-badge svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  fill: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Page Hero (inner pages) */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 0;
  padding: 60px 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(15, 25, 35, 0.88) 0%,
    rgba(15, 25, 35, 0.75) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.page-hero-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.page-hero-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.page-hero-eyebrow {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

.page-hero p {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Hero CTA Box */
.hero-cta-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 32px;
  min-width: 340px;
  max-width: 400px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  text-align: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-cta-box h3 {
  color: #1a1a2e;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-shadow: none;
}

.hero-cta-checks {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #111;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-cta-checks span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #111;
}

.hero-cta-checks .check-icon {
  color: var(--green, #4caf50);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.hero-cta-box .btn-cta-call {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent, #1e5fa8);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-cta-box .btn-cta-call:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hero-cta-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-cta-avail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #444;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hero-cta-avail .avail-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4caf50;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(76,175,80,0.6);
}

.hero-cta-stars {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #555;
}

.hero-cta-stars .stars {
  color: #f5a623;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@media (min-width: 1600px) {
  .page-hero {
    padding: 90px 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .hero-cta-box {
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.breadcrumb-bar {
  background: var(--bg-alt, #f5f7fa);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #888;
  margin: 0;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: #666;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--accent, #1e5fa8);
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: #ccc;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ---- Stats Bar ---- */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  padding: 48px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.stats-bar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.stats-bar .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-item p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-bar .container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

/* ---- Testimonials ---- */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  padding: var(--section-padding) 0;
}

.testimonials-section .section-label {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-dark-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testimonial-stars svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: var(--accent);
}

.testimonial-card p {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark) !important;
}

.testimonial-location {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---- Mid-page CTA ---- */
.mid-cta {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  padding: 72px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.mid-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.mid-cta h2 {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.mid-cta p {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

/* CTA Banner (full-width image bg) */
.cta-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 25, 35, 0.85);
}

.cta-banner .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.cta-banner p {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

/* ---- Footer ---- */
footer {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  padding: 60px 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.footer-brand {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-on-dark) !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.footer-desc {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

footer h4 {
  color: var(--text-on-dark) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

aside .footer-links {
  gap: 16px;
}

aside {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
}

aside .footer-links a {
  color: #222;
  font-weight: 500;
}

aside .footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent, #1e5fa8);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.footer-contact-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  fill: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
}

.footer-bottom a {
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover {
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ---- Mobile CTA Bar ---- */
.mobile-cta-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.mobile-cta-bar a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 16px;
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.mobile-cta-bar svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.mobile-cta-micro {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-on-dark-secondary);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-cta-bar {
    display: block;
  }
  body {
    padding-bottom: 70px;
  }
}