/* ============================================================
   RA CEILINGS — SHARED STYLESHEET
   Perth's Ceiling Specialists
   ============================================================ */

/* ── Skip-to-content (accessibility) ─────────────────────── */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -9999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--steel-500);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  z-index: 10000;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 0 0 4px 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
}

/* ── Back-to-top button ──────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--steel-500);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), background 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--steel-400);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.back-to-top:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--white);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .back-to-top { width: 44px; height: 44px; bottom: 16px; right: 16px; }
}

/* ── Author byline & TOC ─────────────────────────────────── */
.author-byline a:hover { color: var(--white) !important; }
.toc ol li a {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 2px 0;
  transition: padding 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}
.toc ol li a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

/* ── Focus indicators (accessibility) ────────────────────── */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--steel-400);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Main element wrapper (no visual change) ─────────────── */
main { display: block; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE OPTIMIZATIONS — touch targets, performance, UX
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Tap highlights — clean, subtle */
* { -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(74,127,165,0.15); }

/* Touch target minimums (Google checklist: 48x48px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-link {
    min-height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .btn {
    min-height: 48px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
  }
  .area-tag {
    min-height: 40px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .faq-q { min-height: 56px; padding: 18px 0; }
  .form-input {
    min-height: 48px;
    font-size: 16px; /* prevents iOS zoom */
  }
  .hero-phone-link { min-height: 48px; padding: 14px 0; }
  .footer-col a {
    display: inline-block;
    min-height: 36px;
    padding: 8px 0;
  }
  .dropdown a { min-height: 44px; }
}

/* Click-based dropdowns on touch devices */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  .nav-item .dropdown {
    /* On touch devices, hover doesn't work — use the .dropdown-open class via JS */
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s var(--ease-out), max-height 0.3s ease;
  }
  .nav-item:hover .dropdown,
  .dropdown:hover { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  .nav-item.dropdown-open .dropdown {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile typography (better readability) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body { font-size: 16px; }
  p { line-height: 1.7; }
  .section-heading {
    font-size: clamp(36px, 9vw, 60px);
    line-height: 0.95;
  }
  .hero-heading {
    font-size: clamp(56px, 16vw, 90px);
    line-height: 0.88;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.65; }
  .section-sub { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; }
  .card-title { font-size: 22px; }
  .card-desc { font-size: 14px; }
  .cta-heading { font-size: clamp(44px, 10vw, 70px); }
  .step-title { font-size: 14px; }
  .step-desc { font-size: 13px; }
  .stat-number { font-size: clamp(48px, 12vw, 64px); }
  .stat-label { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; }
}

/* Mobile spacing — avoid cramped layouts */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-y: clamp(60px, 12vw, 90px); }
  .container { padding: 0 20px; }
  .navbar { padding: 14px 0; }
  .navbar.scrolled { padding: 10px 0; }
  .hero { min-height: 92svh; }
  .hero-content { padding-top: 90px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
  .hero-trust { gap: 12px; }
  .trust-strip-inner { gap: 18px; justify-content: flex-start; overflow-x: auto; padding-bottom: 4px; }
  .trust-strip-inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .strip-dot { display: none; }
  .services-grid { gap: 1px; }
  .service-card { padding: 36px 24px 32px !important; }
  .service-card .card-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px; right: 24px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .services-header { gap: 16px; }
  .services-header p { text-align: left !important; max-width: none !important; }
  .about-grid { gap: 36px; }
  .stats-grid { gap: 1px; }
  .stat-item { padding: 28px 16px; }
  .process-steps { gap: 28px; }
  .process-step { padding: 0 16px; }
  .step-num {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .areas-tags { gap: 6px; }
  .area-tag { font-size: 11px; padding: 9px 14px; }
  .areas-stat-row {
    padding: 18px 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .areas-stat-row .arow-num { font-size: clamp(36px, 11vw, 52px); }
  .areas-stat-row .arow-label { font-size: 11px; max-width: 60%; }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 24px; }
  .testimonial-text { font-size: 14px; }
  .gallery-track { padding-bottom: 10px; }
  .gallery-item { width: clamp(220px, 70vw, 320px); }
  .reviews-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; }
  .google-summary { width: 100%; }
  .contact-section .contact-grid { gap: 36px; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { gap: 32px; }
  .footer-brand p { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* Disable expensive effects on mobile for performance */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-bg { background-attachment: scroll; }
  .deco { display: none; }
  .deco-stats-glow, .deco-services-grid, .deco-services-circle,
  .deco-about-arc, .deco-process-blob, .deco-areas-ring,
  .deco-cta-ring, .deco-cta-ray, .deco-gallery-angle {
    display: none !important;
  }
  /* Disable card tilt and spotlight on touch */
  .service-card::after, .testimonial-card::after { display: none; }
}

/* Disable card tilt on all touch devices */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  .service-card:hover, .testimonial-card:hover { transform: none !important; }
}

/* Mobile: ensure long suburb tags wrap nicely */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .area-tag { font-size: 10px; padding: 8px 12px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
  .hero-actions { width: 100%; }
  .hero-actions .btn { flex: 1; justify-content: center; }
  .cta-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* No horizontal scroll, ever */
html, body { overflow-x: hidden; max-width: 100vw; }

/* iOS safe areas */
@supports (padding: max(0px)) {
  .navbar { padding-left: max(0px, env(safe-area-inset-left)); padding-right: max(0px, env(safe-area-inset-right)); }
  .back-to-top { bottom: max(24px, env(safe-area-inset-bottom)); right: max(24px, env(safe-area-inset-right)); }
}

/* Hostinger editing comment marker style */
[data-editable], .editable-region {
  position: relative;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   USER-REQUESTED REFINEMENTS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Compact hero trust badges (smaller) */
.hero-trust-compact {
  margin-top: 36px !important;
  padding-top: 24px !important;
  gap: 16px !important;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-trust-compact .trust-badge {
  font-size: 10px !important;
  letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.hero-trust-compact .trust-badge svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

/* Trust strip second row — Free Quotes on its own line */
.trust-strip-second {
  margin-top: 14px;
  padding-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.12);
}
.strip-item-highlight {
  color: var(--steel-300) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* Centered CTA buttons across the site */
.hero-actions {
  justify-content: center;
}
.cta-actions,
.cta-section .cta-actions {
  justify-content: center !important;
}

/* Mobile: hero CTAs stacked & centered */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; max-width: 320px; justify-content: center; }
}

/* Gallery: align edges with container */
.gallery-section {
  padding-left: 0;
  padding-right: 0;
}
.gallery-track {
  padding-left: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
  padding-right: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
}
.gallery-header {
  padding-left: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
  padding-right: clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-track {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .gallery-header {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
  }
  .gallery-item {
    width: clamp(220px, 70vw, 320px);
  }
}

/* Mobile: blog post cards readable */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Blog index card grid */
  .gallery-section .suburb-services-grid,
  .services-section .suburb-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 18px !important;
  }
  /* Blog post cards */
  .suburb-service-card[style*="aspect-ratio"] {
    /* Card hero image */
  }
  .suburb-service-card > div[style*="aspect-ratio"] {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9 !important;
  }
  /* Blog post body content readability */
  .service-body h2 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 6vw, 32px) !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-top: 28px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .service-body h3 {
    font-size: clamp(18px, 5vw, 22px) !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
  .service-body p,
  .service-body li {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.75 !important;
  }
  .service-body ul, .service-body ol {
    padding-left: 20px !important;
  }
  .service-body .lead {
    font-size: 17px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
    color: var(--steel-300);
  }
  /* TOC mobile */
  .toc ol {
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
  /* Service sidebar after content on mobile */
  .service-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }
  .service-sidebar {
    position: static !important;
    order: 2;
  }
  /* Author byline mobile */
  .author-byline {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 14px 0 !important;
  }
  /* Blog post hero h1 tighter */
  .page-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 7vw, 44px) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
  }
  .page-hero p {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile: tighter trust strip with horizontal scroll */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .trust-strip-inner {
    gap: 14px !important;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .trust-strip-second {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .strip-item {
    font-size: 11px !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile: areas stat rows wrap better */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .areas-stat-row {
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .areas-stat-row .arow-num {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 9vw, 44px) !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile: about features two-up tight */
@media (max-width: 540px) {
  .about-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
  }
}

/* About image badge — keep within frame on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-img-badge {
    right: 16px !important;
    bottom: -16px !important;
    padding: 16px 18px !important;
  }
  .badge-title { font-size: 16px !important; }
  .badge-sub { font-size: 10px !important; }
}

/* Footer column titles slightly tighter on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 10px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .footer-col a {
    font-size: 13px !important;
  }
}

/* ── Card Spotlight ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.service-card, .testimonial-card {
  --mx: -200%; --my: -200%;
}
.service-card::after,
.testimonial-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    380px circle at var(--mx) var(--my),
    rgba(74,127,165,0.11),
    transparent 55%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

/* ── Section Line Draw ───────────────────────────────────── */
.section-line {
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--steel-500), rgba(74,127,165,0.1));
  margin: 14px 0 18px;
  transition: width 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.section-line.visible { width: min(200px, 36vw); }

/* Ghost numbers removed */

/* ── Clip-path Image Reveal ──────────────────────────────── */
.reveal-clip {
  clip-path: inset(0 100% 0 0);
  transition: clip-path 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
}
.reveal-clip.visible {
  clip-path: inset(0 0% 0 0);
}

/* ── Enhanced Card Transitions ───────────────────────────── */
.service-card {
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) !important;
  will-change: transform;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

/* ── Stat item hover ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.stat-item {
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
  cursor: default;
}

/* ── Hero heading char animation ─────────────────────────── */
.hero-heading .char {
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Services grid kept as uniform 3x3 — no feature card spanning */

/* ── Section heading with ghost support ──────────────────── */
.section-ghost > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── Button magnetic reset ───────────────────────────────── */
.btn-primary {
  will-change: transform;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) !important;
}

/* ── Testimonial tilt ────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonial-card {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1), border-color 0.3s ease !important;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ── About image reveal wrapper ──────────────────────────── */
.about-img-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Before / After Slider ───────────────────────────────── */
.ba-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ba-wrap {
  margin-top: 56px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  cursor: col-resize;
  aspect-ratio: 16/7;
  touch-action: none;
}
.ba-wrap img { pointer-events: none; -webkit-user-drag: none; user-drag: none; }
.ba-before, .ba-after {
  pointer-events: none;
  -webkit-user-drag: none;
  user-drag: none;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ba-wrap { aspect-ratio: 4/3; } }
.ba-before, .ba-after {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.ba-after {
  clip-path: inset(0 0 0 50%);
  transition: clip-path 0.05s linear;
}
.ba-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: 3;
}
.ba-label-before {
  left: 20px;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.ba-label-after {
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(74,127,165,0.7);
  color: var(--white);
}
.ba-handle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 4;
  cursor: col-resize;
}
.ba-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.ba-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.ba-circle:hover, .ba-wrap:active .ba-circle {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.ba-circle svg { color: var(--navy-600); }
.ba-hint {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-600);
}

/* ── Gallery ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gallery-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gallery-header {
  padding: 0 clamp(20px,5vw,80px);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}
.gallery-hint {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.gallery-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  overflow-x: scroll;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px,5vw,80px) 20px;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  cursor: grab;
}
.gallery-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.gallery-track.dragging { cursor: grabbing; }
.gallery-item {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: clamp(260px, 32vw, 420px);
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 2px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: var(--navy-700);
}
.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1);
  will-change: transform;
}
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.gallery-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 60px 24px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(5,10,18,0.95), transparent);
  transform: translateY(8px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-caption {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.gallery-caption h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.gallery-caption p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--steel-300);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.gallery-item-wide {
  width: clamp(320px, 48vw, 600px);
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
}

/* ── Spotlight show on hover ─────────────────────────────── */
.service-card:hover::after,
.testimonial-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* ── Reduced motion overrides ────────────────────────────── */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal, .reveal-left, .reveal-right, .reveal-clip, .section-line {
    opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important;
    clip-path: none !important; width: auto !important; transition: none !important;
  }
  .hero-heading .char { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; }
  .gallery-item img { transition: none !important; }
}

/* ── Mobile: disable tilt feature card ───────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .services-grid .service-card:first-child {
    grid-column: span 1;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ── Custom Properties ───────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --navy-900: #050A12;
  --navy-800: #0A1220;
  --navy-700: #0E1B2E;
  --navy-600: #152338;
  --navy-500: #1B2B4B;
  --navy-400: #243A62;
  --steel-700: #2358805;
  --steel-600: #2E6A9A;
  --steel-500: #4A7FA5;
  --steel-400: #6A9EC4;
  --steel-300: #8BBBD8;
  --steel-200: #B3D4EA;
  --white:     #FFFFFF;
  --off-white: #F0F4F8;
  --grey-200:  #E2E8F0;
  --grey-400:  #94A3B8;
  --grey-500:  #64748B;
  --grey-600:  #475569;

  --font-display: 'Bebas Neue', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', sans-serif;

  --section-y:   clamp(70px, 9vw, 130px);
  --container:   1280px;
  --gap:         clamp(16px, 4vw, 60px);

  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
}

/* ── Reset ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--navy-800);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
input, textarea, select {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  outline: none;
}

/* ── Container ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 clamp(20px, 5vw, 80px);
}

/* ── Buttons ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.btn:hover::before { transform: translateX(0); }

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--steel-500);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--steel-500);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--steel-400);
  border-color: var(--steel-400);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(74,127,165,0.4);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--steel-300);
  border: 2px solid var(--steel-500);
  padding: 12px 28px;
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--steel-500);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ── Section Labels ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--steel-500);
}

/* ── Section Headings ────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px);
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.section-heading span { color: var(--steel-400); }

.section-sub {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.5vw, 17px);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  max-width: 540px;
}

/* ── Divider ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--steel-500), var(--steel-300));
  margin: 20px 0 28px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAVBAR
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 20px 0;
  transition: background 0.5s ease, padding 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 18, 32, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 14px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}
.navbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
}

/* Logo (image) */
.site-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.site-logo:hover { opacity: 0.85; }
.site-logo img {
  display: block;
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.navbar.scrolled .site-logo img { height: 42px; }
.site-logo:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* Footer logo larger */
.footer-brand .site-logo img { height: 76px; }

/* Mobile logo */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-logo img { height: 40px; }
  .navbar.scrolled .site-logo img { height: 36px; }
}

/* Nav Links */
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--white); }
.nav-link .arrow {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(-2px);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-item:hover .arrow { transform: rotate(225deg) translateY(-2px); }

/* Dropdown */
.nav-item { padding-bottom: 16px; }   /* invisible bridge — prevents hover gap */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% - 6px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 280px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 18, 32, 0.98) 0%, rgba(5, 10, 18, 0.98) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.18);
  border-radius: 3px;
  padding: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease-out), transform 0.35s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: 0s;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.55), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.02) inset;
}
.dropdown::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -3px;
  left: 28px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: rgba(10, 18, 32, 0.98);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.18);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.18);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-item:hover .dropdown,
.dropdown:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, padding 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
.dropdown a::after {
  content: '→';
  opacity: 0;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  font-size: 14px;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.dropdown a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,127,165,0.18) 0%, rgba(74,127,165,0.04) 100%);
  padding-left: 18px;
}
.dropdown a:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Nav CTA */
.nav-cta {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-8px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: var(--navy-800);
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 100px clamp(20px, 5vw, 60px) 40px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.mobile-menu.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.mobile-menu a {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--white); padding-left: 8px; }
.mobile-menu-section {
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.mobile-menu-section h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mobile-menu-section a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.mobile-menu-cta {
  margin-top: 32px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100svh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}
.hero-bg.loaded { transform: scale(1); }
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(5, 10, 18, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(10, 18, 32, 0.82) 50%,
    rgba(14, 27, 46, 0.75) 100%
  );
}
.hero-overlay-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--navy-800), transparent);
}

/* Decorative diagonal line */
.hero-diagonal {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 15%;
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(74,127,165,0.3) 30%,
    rgba(74,127,165,0.15) 70%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: rotate(-8deg);
  transform-origin: top center;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) 0.3s forwards;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--steel-500);
}
.hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(70px, 12vw, 160px);
  line-height: 0.88;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s var(--ease-out) 0.5s forwards;
  max-width: 900px;
}
.hero-heading .accent { color: var(--steel-400); }

.hero-sub {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.6vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  max-width: 480px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) 0.8s forwards;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  animation: fadeUp 0.7s var(--ease-out) 1s forwards;
}
.hero-phone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.hero-phone-link svg { flex-shrink: 0; }
.hero-phone-link:hover { color: var(--white); }

.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 0.7s ease 1.3s forwards;
}
.trust-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}
.trust-badge svg {
  color: var(--steel-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Scroll indicator */
.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeIn 1s ease 1.6s forwards;
}
.scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(74,127,165,0.8), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2s ease infinite;
}
.scroll-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TRUST STRIP
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--navy-600);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.2);
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-strip-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 48px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.strip-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.strip-item svg { color: var(--steel-400); }
.strip-dot {
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--steel-600);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.services-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-800);
}
.services-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(74,127,165,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.1);
}
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy-700);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: block;
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--steel-500);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card:hover { background: var(--navy-600); }
.service-card:hover .card-arrow { transform: translate(4px, -4px); }

.card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--steel-600);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.5vw, 28px);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.card-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--grey-400);
}
.card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-400);
}
.card-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-700);
}
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.about-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.about-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  right: -24px;
  background: var(--steel-500);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.badge-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.badge-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.about-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.about-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.1);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.feature-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.feature-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STATS SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--navy-500);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%234A7FA5' fill-opacity='0.05'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  position: relative;
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 40px 32px;
  background: var(--navy-500);
  text-align: center;
}
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(52px, 6vw, 80px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--white);
  display: block;
}
.stat-suffix {
  color: var(--steel-400);
}
.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: block;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROCESS SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.process-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-800);
}
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 60px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 12px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 12px);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--steel-600), var(--steel-400), var(--steel-600));
}
.process-step {
  padding: 0 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}
.step-num {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--steel-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  background: var(--navy-800);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.process-step:hover .step-num {
  background: var(--steel-500);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.step-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--grey-400);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE AREAS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.areas-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-700);
}
.areas-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.areas-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.area-tag {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  background: rgba(74,127,165,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-block;
}
.area-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(74,127,165,0.2);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--steel-500);
}
.area-tag.featured {
  background: rgba(74,127,165,0.15);
  border-color: var(--steel-500);
  color: var(--steel-300);
}
.areas-map {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy-600);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.15);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 48px;
  text-align: center;
  min-height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.map-circle {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.map-circle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.15);
}
.map-circle::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.08);
}
.map-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.map-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1;
}
.map-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TESTIMONIALS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-800);
}
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--navy-700);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(74,127,165,0.35);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.star { color: #F59E0B; font-size: 16px; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}
.author-loc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.google-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--grey-400);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CTA SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500) 0%, var(--navy-600) 50%, var(--navy-700) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74,127,165,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 100px);
  line-height: 0.9;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.cta-sub {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-phone {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--steel-300);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 28px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.cta-phone:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT SECTION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.contact-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-700);
}
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(74,127,165,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-500);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-info-value {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.contact-info-value a { transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.contact-info-value a:hover { color: var(--steel-300); }

/* Form */
.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-400);
}
.form-input {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.2);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  width: 100%;
}
.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--steel-500);
  background: rgba(74,127,165,0.05);
}
.form-input::placeholder { color: var(--grey-600); }
select.form-input { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
textarea.form-input { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-submit {
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  padding: 70px 0 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.12);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  margin-top: 16px;
  max-width: 240px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.footer-col a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--white); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding-top: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--grey-600);
}
.footer-lic {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--steel-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PAGE HERO (inner pages)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 160px 0 80px;
  background: var(--navy-700);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-600) 100%);
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.2;
}
.page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.page-hero-breadcrumb a { transition: color 0.2s ease; }
.page-hero-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--steel-300); }
.page-hero-breadcrumb span { color: var(--steel-500); }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(48px, 7vw, 100px);
  line-height: 0.9;
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: 800px;
}
.page-hero p {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 1.5vw, 18px);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE PAGE CONTENT
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.service-content {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-800);
}
.service-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}
.service-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.service-body p {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.service-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.check-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(74,127,165,0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--steel-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  color: var(--steel-400);
}

/* Sidebar */
.service-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--navy-700);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.15);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sidebar-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.sidebar-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sidebar-phone {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--steel-300);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.sidebar-phone:hover { color: var(--white); }
.sidebar-links h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-500);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.sidebar-links ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.sidebar-links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  padding: 6px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.sidebar-links a:hover { color: var(--steel-300); padding-left: 6px; }
.sidebar-links a::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--steel-600);
  font-size: 12px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-700);
}
.faq-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 56px auto 0;
}
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.1);
}
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 22px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--steel-300); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--steel-500);
  border-color: var(--steel-500);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease-in-out), padding 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 400px; }
.faq-a p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  padding-bottom: 22px;
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SUBURB PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.suburb-services {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-800);
}
.suburb-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.suburb-service-card {
  background: var(--navy-700);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.1);
  border-radius: 2px;
  padding: 28px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
}
.suburb-service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--steel-500);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.suburb-service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.suburb-service-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--grey-400);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.suburb-why {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-700);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ANIMATIONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scaleY(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: scaleY(1.1); }
}
@keyframes countUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   DECORATIVE SHAPES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* -- Shape keyframes -------------------------------------- */
@keyframes deco-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(3deg); }
}
@keyframes deco-float-r {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(14px) rotate(-4deg); }
}
@keyframes deco-rotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes deco-rotate-r {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
}
@keyframes deco-pulse-ring {
  0%   { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);   opacity: 0.35; }
  100% { transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(2.2); opacity: 0; }
}
@keyframes deco-scan {
  0%   { transform: translateX(-120%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(300%);  }
}
@keyframes deco-breathe {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.04; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.09; }
}
@keyframes deco-drift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  33%  { transform: translate(10px, -8px); }
  66%  { transform: translate(-6px, 12px); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
}

/* -- Base deco element ----------------------------------- */
.deco {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── Services section shapes ─────────────────────────────── */
.services-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.deco-services-grid {
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    -45deg,
    transparent 0, transparent 22px,
    rgba(74,127,165,0.055) 22px, rgba(74,127,165,0.055) 23px
  );
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, black 0%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at top right, black 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.deco-services-circle {
  bottom: -60px; left: -60px;
  width: 260px; height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.07);
  animation: deco-float 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.deco-services-dot {
  top: 50%; right: 4%;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--steel-500);
  opacity: 0.25;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(74,127,165,0.4);
  animation: deco-breathe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── About section shapes ────────────────────────────────── */
.about-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.deco-about-arc {
  top: -80px; right: -80px;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.09);
  animation: deco-rotate 45s linear infinite;
}
.deco-about-arc::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; left: 20px; right: 20px; bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.05);
}
.deco-about-cross {
  bottom: 80px; right: 10%;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  opacity: 0.18;
}
.deco-about-cross::before,
.deco-about-cross::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--steel-400);
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.deco-about-cross::before { width: 100%; height: 2px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.deco-about-cross::after  { width: 2px; height: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }

/* ── Before/After section shapes ────────────────────────── */
.ba-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.deco-ba-line {
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(74,127,165,0.3), transparent);
}
.deco-ba-diamond {
  top: 48px; right: 12%;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.25);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  animation: deco-float-r 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.deco-ba-diamond-lg {
  bottom: 40px; left: 8%;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.14);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  animation: deco-float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── Stats section shapes ────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-section { position: relative; }

.deco-stats-scan {
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 40%; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent);
  animation: deco-scan 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}
.deco-stats-glow {
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74,127,165,0.08) 0%, transparent 65%);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: deco-breathe 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── Process section shapes ──────────────────────────────── */
.process-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.deco-process-line {
  top: 32px; left: 5%; right: 5%;
  height: 1px;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(74,127,165,0.12) 0, rgba(74,127,165,0.12) 8px,
    transparent 8px, transparent 20px
  );
}
.deco-process-tl {
  top: 20px; left: 5%;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.2);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.deco-process-tr {
  top: 20px; right: 5%;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.2);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.deco-process-blob {
  bottom: 0; right: -60px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.06);
  animation: deco-float 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── Gallery section shapes ──────────────────────────────── */
.gallery-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.deco-gallery-angle {
  top: 0; right: 0;
  width: 0; height: 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0 80px 80px 0;
  border-color: transparent rgba(74,127,165,0.06) transparent transparent;
}
.deco-gallery-dots {
  bottom: 28px; left: clamp(20px,5vw,80px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}
.deco-gallery-dots span {
  display: block;
  width: 3px; height: 3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--steel-500);
  opacity: 0.2;
}

/* ── Areas section shapes ────────────────────────────────── */
.areas-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.deco-areas-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.12);
  top: 50%; right: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  animation: deco-breathe 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.deco-areas-ring-1 { width: 200px; height: 200px; right: -40px; }
.deco-areas-ring-2 { width: 340px; height: 340px; right: -110px; animation-delay: 1.5s; opacity: 0.6; }
.deco-areas-ring-3 { width: 480px; height: 480px; right: -180px; animation-delay: 3s;   opacity: 0.35; }

.deco-areas-cross {
  top: 60px; left: 5%;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  opacity: 0.15;
  animation: deco-float-r 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.deco-areas-cross::before, .deco-areas-cross::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--steel-300);
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.deco-areas-cross::before { width: 100%; height: 1.5px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.deco-areas-cross::after  { width: 1.5px; height: 100%; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }

/* ── Testimonials section shapes ─────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.deco-testi-quote {
  top: 30px; left: 3%;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(160px, 22vw, 280px);
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(74,127,165,0.04);
  user-select: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  animation: deco-breathe 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.deco-testi-sq1 {
  bottom: 60px; right: 6%;
  width: 16px; height: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.2);
  animation: deco-float 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.deco-testi-sq2 {
  bottom: 100px; right: 9%;
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: rgba(74,127,165,0.15);
  animation: deco-float-r 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ── CTA section shapes ──────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-section { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

.deco-cta-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.15);
  animation: deco-pulse-ring 4s ease-out infinite;
}
.deco-cta-ring:nth-child(1) { width: 300px; height: 300px; animation-delay: 0s;   }
.deco-cta-ring:nth-child(2) { width: 300px; height: 300px; animation-delay: 1.3s; }
.deco-cta-ring:nth-child(3) { width: 300px; height: 300px; animation-delay: 2.6s; }

.deco-cta-ray {
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  width: 600px; height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 40%, rgba(74,127,165,0.08), transparent);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(var(--r, 0deg));
}

/* -- Hide deco on reduced motion -------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .deco { animation: none !important; }
  .deco-stats-scan { display: none; }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ELEVATED MICRO INTERACTIONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* -- Underline draw on body links ------------------------- */
.fancy-link {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-300);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}
.fancy-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--steel-400);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right center;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.fancy-link:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left center;
}
.fancy-link svg, .fancy-link .arr {
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.fancy-link:hover .arr { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* -- Section heading vertical accent bar ───────────────── */
.section-heading {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.heading-flank {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 0.8em;
  background: var(--steel-500);
  margin-right: 18px;
  vertical-align: -2px;
  transform-origin: bottom;
  animation: flank-grow 0.9s var(--ease-out) both 0.2s;
}
@keyframes flank-grow {
  from { transform: scaleY(0); }
  to   { transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* -- Service card refinements ──────────────────────────── */
.service-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 44px 32px 40px !important;
}
.service-card .card-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px; right: 32px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: rgba(74,127,165,0.18);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.service-card:hover .card-num {
  color: var(--steel-400);
  transform: translateX(-4px);
}
.service-card .card-title {
  min-height: 2.2em;          /* aligns titles across rows */
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.service-card .card-desc {
  min-height: 5.5em;          /* equal descriptions */
}
.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--steel-500), var(--steel-300));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 2;
}
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-card .card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.service-card .card-arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.service-card:hover .card-arrow { transform: translate(6px, -2px); }

/* -- Nav link underline draw ───────────────────────────── */
.nav-link {
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 14px; right: 14px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--steel-300);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: right center;
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-item:hover .nav-link::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  transform-origin: left center;
}

/* -- Trust badges shimmer line ─────────────────────────── */
.trust-badge {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 0;
}
.trust-strip-inner .strip-item {
  position: relative;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.trust-strip-inner .strip-item:hover { color: var(--white); }
.trust-strip-inner .strip-item:hover svg { color: var(--steel-300); }

/* -- Stat hover micro shift ───────────────────────────── */
.stat-item {
  position: relative;
  cursor: default;
}
.stat-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(74,127,165,0.08), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.stat-item:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.stat-item:hover .stat-number {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.stat-number { transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out); display: inline-block; }

/* -- Process step refinements ─────────────────────────── */
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  cursor: default;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.process-step:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.process-step .step-num {
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
.process-step .step-num::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--steel-500);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.process-step:hover .step-num::after { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1.05); }

/* -- Area tag refinements ─────────────────────────────── */
.area-tag {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.area-tag::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--steel-500);
  transform: translateY(101%);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: -1;
}
.area-tag:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--steel-500);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.area-tag:hover::before { transform: translateY(0); }

/* -- Testimonial card refinements ─────────────────────── */
.testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px; left: 20px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 90px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(74,127,165,0.18);
  font-weight: 700;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-text { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* -- Service area columns (replaces map circle) ──────── */
.areas-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.areas-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.12);
  transition: padding 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.areas-stat-row:hover { padding-left: 6px; }
.areas-stat-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.areas-stat-row .arow-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px);
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  position: relative;
}
.areas-stat-row .arow-num span {
  color: var(--steel-400);
  font-size: 0.55em;
  vertical-align: top;
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.areas-stat-row .arow-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  text-align: right;
  max-width: 50%;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* -- Reviews section (Google) ────────────────────────── */
.reviews-section {
  padding: var(--section-y) 0;
  background: var(--navy-700);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.reviews-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.google-summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.15);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.google-summary .g-mark {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.google-summary .g-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.google-summary .g-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.google-summary .g-score {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}
.google-summary .g-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1px;
}
.google-summary .g-stars span {
  color: #FBBC05;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.google-summary .g-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--grey-500);
}
.reviews-placeholder {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 60px 40px;
  background: rgba(74,127,165,0.05);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(74,127,165,0.3);
  border-radius: 2px;
  text-align: center;
}
.reviews-placeholder p {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel-400);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.reviews-placeholder small {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--grey-500);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 540px;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* -- Stat counter subtle scan ─────────────────────────── */
.stat-number::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 24px;
  background: var(--steel-500);
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.7s var(--ease-out) 0.5s;
}
.reveal.visible .stat-number::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* -- Eyebrow reveals letter by letter ─────────────────── */
.section-label {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* -- Hero CTA arrow micro ──────────────────────────────── */
.btn svg { transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease-out); }
.btn:hover svg { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* -- Logo hover spark ──────────────────────────────────── */
.site-logo:hover .logo-rays span {
  animation: logo-spark 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}
.site-logo .logo-rays span:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.site-logo .logo-rays span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.05s; }
.site-logo .logo-rays span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.site-logo .logo-rays span:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }
.site-logo .logo-rays span:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
@keyframes logo-spark {
  0%, 100% { background: var(--steel-400); }
  50% { background: var(--white); }
}

/* -- About image polish ───────────────────────────────── */
.about-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.about-img-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; left: -20px;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,127,165,0.3);
  border-radius: 2px;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.about-img-wrap:hover::before {
  transform: translate(-10px, -10px);
}
.about-img {
  transition: transform 0.2s linear;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* -- Section heading wrapper consistency ──────────────── */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
}

/* -- Hero badge hover ─────────────────────────────────── */
.trust-badge {
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.trust-badge:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.trust-badge svg { transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.trust-badge:hover svg { color: var(--steel-300); }

/* -- Page hero polish ─────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero h1 {
  position: relative;
}

/* -- Form input focus micro ───────────────────────────── */
.form-group {
  position: relative;
}
.form-input {
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.form-input:focus {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(74,127,165,0.15);
}
.form-label {
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.form-group:focus-within .form-label { color: var(--steel-300); }

/* -- FAQ q micro ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.faq-q {
  padding-left: 0;
  transition: padding 0.4s var(--ease-out), color 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-q:hover { padding-left: 8px; }

/* -- Cleanup leftover ghosts ──────────────────────────── */
.section-ghost::before { display: none; }

/* ── Mobile fixes ──────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .areas-stats { position: static; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-item { padding-bottom: 0; }
  .service-card .card-title { min-height: auto; }
  .service-card .card-desc { min-height: auto; }
}

/* Scroll-triggered animations */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-32px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-left.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-right.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s !important; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s !important; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s !important; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s !important; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s !important; }
.delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s !important; }
.delay-7 { transition-delay: 0.7s !important; }
.delay-8 { transition-delay: 0.8s !important; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .about-img-wrap { max-width: 500px; }
  .about-img-badge { right: 0; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .service-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .service-sidebar { position: static; }
  .areas-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .mobile-menu { display: flex; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-heading { font-size: clamp(60px, 16vw, 100px); }
  .services-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .suburb-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .hero-trust { gap: 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .suburb-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; }
}