/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   F.A.S PLUMBING & HEATING LTD — Global Stylesheet
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  /* ── Logo palette ─────────────────────────── */
  /* Blue  : #00AEEF  Orange: #F47920             */
  /* ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
  --navy:      #003A5C;   /* deep brand navy       */
  --navy-mid:  #004D7A;   /* mid navy              */
  --navy-lt:   #005F97;   /* lighter navy          */
  --flame:     #F47920;   /* logo orange           */
  --flame-dk:  #D4641A;   /* darker orange hover   */
  --blue:      #00AEEF;   /* logo cyan-blue        */
  --blue-dk:   #0090C8;   /* deeper blue           */
  --steel:     #2E7CA8;   /* steel blue            */
  --ice:       #E6F6FD;   /* very light blue tint  */
  --white:     #FFFFFF;
  --text:      #0D2233;
  --muted:     #3D6A86;
  --border:    #BEE0F0;
  --success:   #16a34a;

  --ff-display: 'Barlow Condensed', sans-serif;
  --ff-body:    'Barlow', sans-serif;

  --radius:    6px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --shadow:    0 4px 24px rgba(11,31,58,.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 48px rgba(11,31,58,.16);
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--ff-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

a { color: var(--flame); text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
a:hover { color: var(--flame-dk); }

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

/* ── BUTTONS ─────────────────────────────────── */
.btn-flame {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
  background: var(--flame); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.092rem; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none; border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: .72rem 1.8rem; cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s, transform .15s;
}
.btn-flame:hover { background: var(--flame-dk); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-1px); }

.btn-outline-flame {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
  background: transparent; color: var(--flame);
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.092rem; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 2px solid var(--flame); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: .65rem 1.8rem; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.btn-outline-flame:hover { background: var(--flame); color: #fff; }

.btn-white {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
  background: var(--white); color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.092rem; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none; border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: .72rem 1.8rem; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.btn-white:hover { background: var(--ice); }

.btn-navy {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem;
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.092rem; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none; border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: .72rem 1.8rem; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .2s;
}
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-lt); color: #fff; }

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY HELPERS ───────────────────────── */
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.897rem; letter-spacing: .16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--flame); display: block; margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.185rem, 4.6vw, 3.162rem);
  color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto;
}

.text-navy  { color: var(--navy); }
.text-flame { color: var(--flame); }
.text-muted-fas { color: var(--muted); }
.text-white { color: #fff; }
.bg-navy    { background: var(--navy); }
.bg-navy-mid{ background: var(--navy-mid); }
.bg-ice     { background: var(--ice); }

/* ── TOP BAR ─────────────────────────────────── */
#topbar {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--flame);
  padding: .45rem 0; font-size: 0.943rem; color: #cdd8e3;
}
#topbar .container {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem;
}
#topbar a { color: #cdd8e3; }
#topbar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar-left, .topbar-right {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.gas-safe-pill {
  background: var(--flame); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.805rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .15rem .6rem; border-radius: 3px;
}
.topbar-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; }
.topbar-item i { color: #7aa8cc; }

/* ── NAVBAR ──────────────────────────────────── */
#mainNav {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(11,31,58,.09);
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1030;
}
.navbar-brand-text {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.782rem; color: var(--navy); letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.navbar-brand-text span { color: var(--flame); }
.navbar-brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--ff-body); font-size: 0.747rem;
  color: var(--muted); display: block; letter-spacing: .04em;
  margin-top: -3px; text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.035rem; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text) !important; padding: .45rem .9rem !important;
  transition: color .15s;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--flame) !important; }

.dropdown-menu {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--flame);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow); padding: .5rem 0; min-width: 250px;
}
.dropdown-item {
  font-family: var(--ff-body); font-size: 1.012rem;
  color: var(--text); padding: .5rem 1.2rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem;
}
.dropdown-item i { color: var(--flame); width: 16px; }
.dropdown-item:hover { background: var(--ice); color: var(--flame); }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--flame); color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: .45rem 1.1rem !important;
  margin-left: .4rem;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--flame-dk); color: #fff !important; }

/* ── PAGE HERO (inner pages) ─────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #0e2d56 60%, var(--navy-lt) 100%);
  padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 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='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%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/svg%3E");
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.75vw, 3.68rem); color: #fff; margin-bottom: .7rem;
}
.page-hero p { color: #9dbcd8; font-size: 1.15rem; max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.breadcrumb { background: none; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.breadcrumb-item a { color: #7aa8cc; font-size: 0.943rem; }
.breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: #fff; }
.breadcrumb-item.active { color: #cdd8e3; font-size: 0.943rem; }
.breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: #4a6580; }

/* flame left border accent on page hero */
.page-hero-accent {
  display: inline-block;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--flame);
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

/* ── URGENT BAND ─────────────────────────────── */
.urgent-band {
  background: var(--flame); color: #fff;
  padding: .85rem 0;
}
.urgent-band-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.2rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem; letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.urgent-band-inner a { color: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
.urgent-band-inner .pipe { opacity: .35; }

/* ── SERVICE CARD ────────────────────────────── */
.svc-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  height: 100%; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.svc-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 4px; background: var(--flame); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .2s;
}
.svc-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: transparent; }
.svc-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.svc-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; background: var(--ice);
  border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: 1.61rem; color: var(--flame);
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem; transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon { background: var(--flame); color: #fff; }
.svc-card h4 { font-size: 1.265rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.svc-card p  { font-size: 1.012rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.svc-link {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.943rem; letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--flame); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
}
.svc-link i { transition: transform .2s; }
.svc-card:hover .svc-link i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── WHY CHOOSE ITEM ─────────────────────────── */
.why-item {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.why-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(232,69,35,.12); border: 1px solid rgba(232,69,35,.2);
  border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; font-size: 1.265rem; color: var(--flame);
}
.why-item h5 { font-size: 1.127rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.why-item p  { font-size: 0.977rem; color: #7aa8cc; margin: 0; }

/* ── PROCESS STEP ────────────────────────────── */
.proc-step { text-align: center; padding: 1rem; }
.proc-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 3.22rem; color: var(--flame); opacity: .2; line-height: 1;
}
.proc-icon {
  width: 62px; height: 62px; background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.61rem; color: var(--flame); margin: 0 auto .8rem;
}
.proc-step h5 { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.proc-step p  { font-size: 0.977rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── REVIEW CARD ─────────────────────────────── */
.review-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: 1.6rem; height: 100%;
}
.stars { color: #f59e0b; font-size: 1.092rem; margin-bottom: .7rem; }
.review-text { font-size: 1.035rem; color: var(--text); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.reviewer-name { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.reviewer-loc  { font-size: 0.897rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ── SERVICE DETAIL BLOCKS ───────────────────── */
.detail-check { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.detail-check li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .6rem;
  font-size: 1.058rem; color: var(--text); padding: .35rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.detail-check li:last-child { border: none; }
.detail-check li i { color: var(--flame); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.info-box {
  background: var(--ice); border-left: 4px solid var(--flame);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
}
.info-box h5 { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.info-box p  { font-size: 1.012rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

.price-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.61rem; padding: .7rem 1.5rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
}
.price-badge small { font-size: 0.862rem; color: #7aa8cc; font-weight: 400; display: block; line-height: 1; }

/* ── CONTACT SIDEBAR ─────────────────────────── */
.contact-sidebar {
  background: var(--navy); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem; color: #fff; position: sticky; top: 90px;
}
.contact-sidebar h3 { font-size: 1.61rem; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.cs-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .8rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.cs-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--flame);
}
.cs-label { font-size: 0.828rem; color: #7aa8cc; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
.cs-val { color: #fff; font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.127rem; }
.cs-val a { color: #fff; }

.mini-form .form-control, .mini-form .form-select {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius); font-size: 1.012rem;
  padding: .55rem .9rem; margin-bottom: .7rem;
}
.mini-form .form-control::placeholder { color: #7aa8cc; }
.mini-form .form-control:focus, .mini-form .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--flame); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232,69,35,.2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.09); color: #fff; outline: none;
}
.mini-form .form-select { color: #7aa8cc; }
.mini-form .form-select option { background: var(--navy-mid); color: #fff; }

/* ── FAQ ACCORDION ───────────────────────────── */
.accordion-button {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.127rem; color: var(--navy); background: var(--white);
}
.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--flame); background: var(--ice); box-shadow: none;
}
.accordion-button:focus { box-shadow: none; }
.accordion-body { font-size: 1.035rem; color: var(--muted); }
.accordion-item { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius) !important; margin-bottom: .5rem; overflow: hidden; }

/* ── AREA TAGS ───────────────────────────────── */
.area-tag {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: .4rem .9rem; font-size: 0.977rem; color: var(--text);
  transition: all .18s; margin: .2rem;
}
.area-tag:hover { background: var(--flame); border-color: var(--flame); color: #fff; }

/* ── BRAND PILLS ─────────────────────────────── */
.brand-pill {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem; letter-spacing: .07em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--steel); background: var(--ice);
  padding: .38rem .9rem; border-radius: var(--radius);
}

/* ── TRUST BADGES ────────────────────────────── */
.trust-strip {
  display: flex; gap: 1.8rem; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  color: #9dbcd8; font-size: 0.989rem;
}
.trust-item i { color: var(--flame); }

/* ── GAS SAFE BADGE ──────────────────────────── */
.gas-safe-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .8rem;
  background: var(--ice); border: 2px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px; padding: .75rem 1.3rem;
}
.gs-text { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.127rem; color: var(--navy); }
.gs-text span { color: #1a9e27; }
.gs-sub { font-size: 0.828rem; color: var(--muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .07em; }

/* ── CTA BAND ────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--flame) 0%, var(--flame-dk) 100%);
  color: #fff; padding: 4rem 0;
}
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(2.07rem, 4.6vw, 2.99rem); color: #fff; margin-bottom: .6rem; }
.cta-band p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }

/* ── FOOTER ──────────────────────────────────── */
#footer { background: var(--navy); color: #7aa8cc; }
#footer .footer-inner { padding: 4rem 0 1.5rem; }
.footer-brand { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.84rem; color: #fff; }
.footer-brand span { color: var(--flame); }
#footer h5 {
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.035rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #fff; margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
#footer a { color: #7aa8cc; font-size: 0.989rem; display: block; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
#footer a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-divider { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.07); }
.footer-bottom { padding: 1rem 0; font-size: 0.897rem; }
.social-link {
  display: inline-flex; width: 34px; height: 34px;
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-radius: 6px;
  color: #9dbcd8; font-size: 1.092rem;
  transition: all .2s; margin-right: .35rem;
}
.social-link:hover { background: var(--flame); color: #fff; }

/* ── FLOATING BUTTONS ────────────────────────── */
#floatBtns {
  position: fixed; bottom: 1.4rem; right: 1.4rem;
  z-index: 999; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end; gap: .5rem;
}
.float-btn {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .55rem;
  padding: .65rem 1.1rem; border-radius: 3rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.012rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.22);
  transition: transform .2s; text-decoration: none;
}
.float-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.04); }
.float-call { background: var(--flame); color: #fff !important; }
.float-wa   { background: #25D366; color: #fff !important; }

/* ── SCROLL REVEAL ───────────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ──────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-sidebar { position: static; margin-top: 2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .page-hero { padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem; }
  .topbar-right { display: none; }
  #floatBtns { bottom: 1rem; right: 1rem; }
  .float-btn span { display: none; }
  .float-btn { padding: .7rem; border-radius: 50%; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEW SECTIONS — Areas, Brands, Blog, Footer Social
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── AREA CARDS ─────────────────────────────── */
.area-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: .3rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.1rem .8rem;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, transform .2s;
  cursor: default;
}
.area-card:hover {
  background: rgba(232,69,35,.15);
  border-color: rgba(232,69,35,.4);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.area-card i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--flame);
  margin-bottom: .1rem;
}
.area-card span {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .98rem;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.area-card small {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: #7aa8cc;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}

/* ── BRAND CARDS ─────────────────────────────── */
.brand-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.3rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, transform .2s, border-color .2s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.brand-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--flame);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .2s;
}
.brand-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.brand-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.brand-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--ice);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--flame);
  margin: 0 auto .7rem;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.brand-card:hover .brand-icon {
  background: var(--flame);
  color: #fff;
}
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.brand-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--ice);
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .15rem .55rem;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ── BLOG CARDS ──────────────────────────────── */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .2s;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.blog-thumb {
  height: 180px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-thumb i {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.blog-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
  background: var(--flame);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .22rem .7rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.blog-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-meta {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: .7rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .3rem;
}
.blog-meta i { color: var(--flame); }
.blog-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.blog-body p {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.blog-link {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .88rem;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--flame);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.blog-link i { transition: transform .2s; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-link i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ── FOOTER SOCIAL LIST ──────────────────────── */
.footer-social-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.footer-social-list li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .7rem;
  color: #9dbcd8 !important;
  font-size: .9rem;
  padding: .45rem .7rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transition: background .2s, color .2s, border-color .2s;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-social-list li a:hover {
  background: var(--flame);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--flame);
}
.footer-social-list li a i {
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.footer-social-list li a span {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .85rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  margin-left:3px;	
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   LOGO COLOUR OVERRIDES
   Blue #00AEEF · Orange #F47920
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Top bar — navy to deep brand navy */
#topbar { background: var(--navy); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--flame); }

/* Gas safe pill uses blue accent */
.gas-safe-pill { background: var(--blue); }

/* Nav active/hover to logo blue */
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color: var(--blue) !important; }

/* Dropdown top border — blue */
.dropdown-menu { border-top: 3px solid var(--blue); }
.dropdown-item i { color: var(--blue); }
.dropdown-item:hover { background: var(--ice); color: var(--blue); }

/* Nav CTA button — orange */
.nav-cta { background: var(--flame) !important; }
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--flame-dk) !important; }

/* eyebrow label — blue */
.eyebrow { color: var(--blue); }

/* Section title — deep navy */
.section-title { color: var(--navy); }

/* Buttons */
.btn-flame { background: var(--flame); }
.btn-flame:hover { background: var(--flame-dk); }
.btn-outline-flame { color: var(--flame); border-color: var(--flame); }
.btn-outline-flame:hover { background: var(--flame); }

/* Service card icon — blue on default, orange on hover */
.svc-icon { background: var(--ice); color: var(--blue); }
.svc-card:hover .svc-icon { background: var(--flame); color: #fff; }
.svc-link { color: var(--blue); }
.svc-card::before { background: var(--blue); }

/* Why section icons */
.why-icon { background: rgba(0,174,239,.1); border-color: rgba(0,174,239,.2); color: var(--blue); }

/* Process icons */
.proc-icon { color: var(--blue); }
.proc-num  { color: var(--blue); }

/* Detail check icons */
.detail-check li i { color: var(--blue); }

/* Info box border */
.info-box { border-left-color: var(--blue); }

/* Urgent band — orange */
.urgent-band { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--flame) 0%, var(--flame-dk) 100%); }

/* CTA band — orange gradient */
.cta-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--flame) 0%, var(--flame-dk) 100%); }

/* Footer brand dot */
.footer-brand span { color: var(--flame); }

/* Accordion open colour */
.accordion-button:not(.collapsed) { color: var(--blue); background: var(--ice); }

/* Area card icon */
.area-card i { color: var(--flame); }
.area-card:hover { background: rgba(244,121,32,.15); border-color: rgba(244,121,32,.4); }

/* Brand card hover top border */
.brand-card::before { background: var(--blue); }
.brand-icon { color: var(--blue); }
.brand-card:hover .brand-icon { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }

/* Blog link */
.blog-link { color: var(--blue); }

/* Contact sidebar icon */
.cs-icon { color: var(--flame); }

/* Social list hover */
.footer-social-list li a:hover { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); }

/* Floating call button — orange */
.float-call { background: var(--flame); }


/* Gas safe badge */
.gs-text span { color: var(--blue); }

/* Project card tag */
.project-tag { background: rgba(0,174,239,.1); color: var(--blue); }

/* filter active tab */
/* filter-tab styles now in blog/index.html */

/* ── Navbar logo sizing & padding ── */
.navbar-brand img {
  height: 58px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}
#mainNav { padding: .5rem 0; }

/* ── Footer logo ── */
#footer .footer-inner img {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);   /* white version on dark footer */
  opacity: .92;
}


/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SLIDER — full CSS
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SLIDER
══════════════════════════════════════ */
#heroSlider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 92vh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ── Slides ── */
.slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .9s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ── Slide backgrounds ── */
.slide-1 { background: linear-gradient(125deg, #001f36 0%, #003A5C 45%, #004D7A 100%); }
.slide-2 { background: linear-gradient(125deg, #1f1200 0%, #3d2200 45%, #5a3000 100%); }
.slide-3 { background: linear-gradient(125deg, #001f30 0%, #003050 45%, #004070 100%); }
.slide-4 { background: linear-gradient(125deg, #002a1a 0%, #00402a 45%, #00563a 100%); }

/* Diagonal graphic accent */
.slide::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; right: -5%; bottom: 0;
  width: 55%;
  opacity: .18;
  clip-path: polygon(18% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
}
.slide-1::before { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--flame), transparent); }
.slide-2::before { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--flame), transparent); }
.slide-3::before { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--blue), transparent); }
.slide-4::before { background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--blue), transparent); }

/* Dot grid overlay */
.slide::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
}

/* Animated circles */
.slide-bg-circle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: .12;
  animation: floatCircle 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.circle-1 { width: 500px; height: 500px; background: var(--flame); top: -100px; right: 5%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.circle-2 { width: 320px; height: 320px; background: #4a9ed6; bottom: -60px; right: 30%; animation-delay: 2s; }
.circle-3 { width: 200px; height: 200px; background: #E84523; top: 30%; left: -60px; animation-delay: 1s; }

@keyframes floatCircle {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(20px, -30px) scale(1.05); }
}

/* ── Slide content ── */
.slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
}
.slide-inner {
  max-width: 700px;
}

/* Badge pill */
.slide-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  background: rgba(232,69,35,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,69,35,.35);
  color: #f4a98a;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .8rem;
  letter-spacing: .13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .38rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;

  /* entrance animation */
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity .6s ease .2s, transform .6s ease .2s;
}
.slide.active .slide-badge { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Headline */
.slide-headline {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1.0;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;

  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity .65s ease .35s, transform .65s ease .35s;
}
.slide.active .slide-headline { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.slide-headline .hl-flame  { color: var(--flame); }
.slide-headline .hl-yellow { color: #f5c842; }
.slide-headline .hl-blue   { color: #5ab5e8; }
.slide-headline .hl-green  { color: #6dce70; }

/* Sub text */
.slide-sub {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;

  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .65s ease .5s, transform .65s ease .5s;
}
.slide.active .slide-sub { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* Buttons */
.slide-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;

  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity .65s ease .65s, transform .65s ease .65s;
}
.slide.active .slide-btns { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.slide-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  background: var(--flame);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s, transform .15s, box-shadow .2s;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(232,69,35,.35);
}
.slide-btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--flame-dk);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(232,69,35,.45);
}

.slide-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.slide-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  color: #fff;
}

/* Trust strip */
.slide-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.4rem;

  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .65s ease .8s;
}
.slide.active .slide-trust { opacity: 1; }
.trust-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-size: .88rem;
}
.trust-chip i { color: var(--flame); font-size: .9rem; }

/* ── Right panel — stat card ── */
.slide-stat-panel {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;

  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(30px);
  transition: opacity .8s ease .4s, transform .8s ease .4s;
}
.slide.active .slide-stat-panel { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

.stat-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: .9rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.stat-row:last-child { border: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.stat-row-icon {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(232,69,35,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,69,35,.25);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--flame);
}
.stat-row-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-row-num span { color: var(--flame); }
.stat-row-lbl {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: #7aa8cc;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  margin-top: .1rem;
}

.badge-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .5rem;
  margin-top: 1.4rem;
  padding-top: 1.2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.badge-chip {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  color: #cdd8e3;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .72rem;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: .3rem .75rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ── Progress bar ── */
#sliderProgress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--flame);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width linear;
}

/* ── Dot nav ── */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: .6rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.sdot {
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .3s, transform .3s, width .3s;
  padding: 0;
}
.sdot.active {
  background: var(--flame);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transform: none;
}

/* ── Arrow nav ── */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: background .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.slider-arrow:hover { background: var(--flame); border-color: var(--flame); }
.slider-prev { left: 1.5rem; }
.slider-next { right: 1.5rem; }

/* ── Slide counter ── */
.slide-counter {
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 10;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.slide-counter strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: 1.4rem; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  #heroSlider { min-height: auto; }
  .slide { position: relative; padding: 5rem 0 4rem; }
  .slide + .slide { position: absolute; }
  #heroSlider { min-height: 560px; }
  .slide-stat-panel { display: none; }
  .slider-arrow { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .slide-headline { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .slide-btns { gap: .7rem; }
  .slide-btn-primary, .slide-btn-secondary { font-size: .9rem; padding: .75rem 1.4rem; }
  #heroSlider { min-height: 500px; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SLIDER WORDPRESS FIXES
   Ensures content is visible and properly padded
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Give slides vertical padding so content is vertically centred */
.slide {
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
}

/* Force first slide visible immediately — no FOUC */
.slide.active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

/* Ensure slide text/buttons start animated-in on active slide */
.slide.active .slide-badge,
.slide.active .slide-headline,
.slide.active .slide-sub,
.slide.active .slide-btns,
.slide.active .slide-trust,
.slide.active .slide-stat-panel {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Stat panel min-height fix */
.slide-stat-panel {
  min-height: 280px;
}

/* Ensure heroSlider height is maintained */
#heroSlider {
  min-height: 88vh;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  #heroSlider { min-height: 560px; }
  .slide { padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  #heroSlider { min-height: 480px; }
  .slide { padding: 3rem 0 2.5rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   BLOG / ARTICLE STYLES
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.article-body { font-size: 1.05rem; color: #1A2B3C; line-height: 1.85; }
.article-body h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--navy); margin: 2.2rem 0 1rem; padding-bottom: .5rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--blue); display: inline-block; }
.article-body h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--navy); margin: 1.8rem 0 .7rem; }
.article-body p  { margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol { padding-left: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }
.article-body li { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.article-body li::marker { color: var(--flame); }
.article-body strong { color: var(--navy); }

.tip-box { background: var(--ice); border-left: 4px solid var(--blue); border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.tip-box strong { color: var(--blue); font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.warning-box { background: #fff8f0; border-left: 4px solid var(--flame); border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.warning-box strong { color: var(--flame); font-family: var(--ff-display); font-size: .9rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; display: block; margin-bottom: .4rem; }

.article-cta { background: var(--navy); border-radius: 12px; padding: 2rem; color: #fff; text-align: center; margin: 2.5rem 0; }
.article-cta h4 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.article-cta p  { color: #9dbcd8; font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }

.author-box { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.2rem; background: var(--ice); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.4rem; margin: 2rem 0; }
.author-avatar { width: 64px; height: 64px; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--flame); }
.author-name  { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: 1rem; }
.author-title { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.author-bio   { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* Blog cards (used in archive.php) */
.bcard { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 14px; overflow: hidden; height: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column; transition: box-shadow .28s, transform .22s, border-color .22s; }
.bcard:hover { box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,58,92,.14); transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: transparent; }
.bcard-thumb { height: 210px; position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0; }
.bcard-thumb .thumb-icon { position: absolute; right: -10px; bottom: -15px; font-size: 7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.07); line-height: 1; }
.bcard-thumb::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -40px; left: -40px; width: 180px; height: 180px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.bcard-thumb::after  { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -30px; right: -30px; width: 130px; height: 130px; border-radius: 50%; border: 24px solid rgba(255,255,255,.05); }
.thumb-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: center; }
.thumb-inner .main-icon { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 2rem; color: #fff; margin: 0 auto .7rem; transition: background .2s, transform .2s; }
.bcard:hover .thumb-inner .main-icon { background: rgba(244,121,32,.7); transform: scale(1.07); }
.thumb-inner .read-time { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; background: rgba(0,0,0,.3); color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .06em; padding: .22rem .7rem; border-radius: 2rem; }
.bcard-cat { position: absolute; top: 1rem; left: 1rem; z-index: 3; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .35rem; background: var(--flame); color: #fff; font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: .28rem .85rem; border-radius: 50px; box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(244,121,32,.4); }
.bcard-body { padding: 1.5rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.bcard-meta  { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); display: flex; gap: 1rem; align-items: center; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.bcard-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; }
.bcard-meta i { color: var(--blue); }
.bcard-body h3 { font-size: 1.12rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: .6rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.bcard-body p  { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--muted); flex: 1; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.bcard-footer  { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: .9rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.bcard-link    { font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.bcard-link i  { transition: transform .2s; }
.bcard:hover .bcard-link i { transform: translateX(5px); }
.bcard-author  { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; font-size: .75rem; color: var(--muted); }
.bcard-author-dot { width: 26px; height: 26px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--flame); font-size: .7rem; }

/* Blog filter tabs */
.blog-filter-wrap { display: flex; gap: .5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: .5rem; background: var(--ice); border-radius: 50px; width: fit-content; max-width: 100%; }
.filter-tab { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .45rem; font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 700; font-size: .88rem; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; border: none; background: transparent; color: var(--muted); border-radius: 50px; padding: .55rem 1.3rem; cursor: pointer; transition: background .22s, color .22s, box-shadow .22s; white-space: nowrap; }
.filter-tab i { font-size: .85rem; }
.filter-tab .tab-count { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 20px; height: 20px; background: rgba(0,0,0,.08); color: var(--muted); border-radius: 50%; font-size: .7rem; font-family: var(--ff-display); font-weight: 800; transition: background .22s, color .22s; flex-shrink: 0; }
.filter-tab:hover { background: rgba(0,174,239,.1); color: var(--blue); }
.filter-tab:hover .tab-count { background: rgba(0,174,239,.15); color: var(--blue); }
.filter-tab.active { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,174,239,.35); }
.filter-tab.active .tab-count { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); color: #fff; }

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar-widget { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.sidebar-widget h4 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-bottom: .6rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--blue); display: inline-block; }
.sidebar-post { display: flex; gap: .8rem; align-items: flex-start; padding: .6rem 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.sidebar-post:last-child { border: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.sidebar-post-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: .95rem; color: #fff; }
.sidebar-post h5 { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--navy); margin: 0 0 .2rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.sidebar-post h5 a { color: var(--navy); }
.sidebar-post h5 a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.sidebar-post span { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICE CATEGORY STRIP — Below Hero Slider
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.cat-strip-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 4rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-strip-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--ice) 0%, var(--white) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.cat-strip-section .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* Card */
.cat-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.4rem 2rem 2rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.cat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,58,92,.14);
  border-color: transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Animated gradient top bar */
.cat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--cat-color, var(--blue));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
  border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
}
.cat-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Background glow blob */
.cat-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; right: -40px;
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cat-color, var(--blue));
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(50px);
  transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.cat-card:hover::after { opacity: .08; }

/* Icon box */
.cat-icon-wrap {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
  background: var(--cat-color-soft, rgba(0,174,239,.1));
  color: var(--cat-color, var(--blue));
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
}

/* Number badge */
.cat-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.3rem; right: 1.4rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--cat-color, var(--blue));
  opacity: .07;
  transition: opacity .3s;
  z-index: 0;
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-num { opacity: .12; }

/* Text */
.cat-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-title { color: var(--cat-color, var(--blue)); }

.cat-desc {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  flex: 1;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

/* CTA row */
.cat-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  padding-top: 1.1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: border-color .2s;
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-cta { border-color: var(--cat-color, var(--blue)); }

.cat-cta-label {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cat-color, var(--blue));
}
.cat-cta-arrow {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cat-color-soft, rgba(0,174,239,.1));
  color: var(--cat-color, var(--blue));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: .95rem;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-cta-arrow {
  background: var(--cat-color, var(--blue));
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .cat-strip-section { padding: 3rem 0; }
  .cat-card { padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem 1.5rem; }
  .cat-icon-wrap { width: 58px; height: 58px; font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .cat-title { font-size: 1.2rem; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOMEPAGE INTRO / ABOUT SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.intro-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.intro-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 400px; height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0,174,239,.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Image column */
.intro-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.intro-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 440px;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 18px;
}
/* Placeholder when no image uploaded */
.intro-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 440px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 50%, var(--navy-lt) 100%);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.intro-img-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px; left: -40px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.intro-img-placeholder::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px; right: -30px;
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 28px solid rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}
.intro-img-placeholder i {
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Floating badge on image */
.intro-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.6rem;
  left: 1.6rem;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: .9rem 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,58,92,.18);
  z-index: 2;
  min-width: 200px;
}
.intro-img-badge-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(0,174,239,.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.intro-img-badge-text {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.intro-img-badge-sub {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-family: var(--ff-body, sans-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* Floating experience tag */
.intro-exp-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.6rem;
  right: 1.6rem;
  background: var(--flame);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: .7rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(244,121,32,.4);
  z-index: 2;
}
.intro-exp-tag .exp-num {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.intro-exp-tag .exp-lbl {
  font-size: .7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  opacity: .9;
  display: block;
}

/* Content column */
.intro-content { padding-left: 1rem; }

.intro-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.intro-title span { color: var(--flame); }

.intro-body p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Divider line */
.intro-divider {
  width: 56px; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--flame), var(--blue));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 1.4rem 0;
}

/* Trust bullet list */
.intro-bullets {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0; margin: 0 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .9rem;
}
.intro-bullet {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .9rem;
  padding: .9rem 1rem;
  background: var(--ice);
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--blue);
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
}
.intro-bullet:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--flame);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,58,92,.08);
}
.intro-bullet-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(0,174,239,.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.intro-bullet:hover .intro-bullet-icon {
  background: var(--flame);
  color: #fff;
}
.intro-bullet-title {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: .15rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.intro-bullet-desc {
  font-size: .83rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Gas Safe badge row */
.intro-gas-safe {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0faf0, #e6f7e6);
  border: 1px solid #b6dcb6;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.intro-gas-safe i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: #16a34a;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.intro-gas-safe-text {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: #166534;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.intro-gas-safe-text span {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #15803d;
  display: block;
}

/* CTA buttons row */
.intro-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .9rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .intro-content { padding-left: 0; margin-top: 2.5rem; }
  .intro-section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .intro-img-wrap img,
  .intro-img-placeholder { min-height: 300px; }
  .intro-img-badge { min-width: auto; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════
   SEO KEYWORD HEADING BANNER
══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.seo-heading-banner {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--ice) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Subtle background mesh pattern */
.seo-heading-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(0,174,239,.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(244,121,32,.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.seo-heading-inner {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Rule lines */
.seo-heading-rule {
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(0,174,239,.3) 20%,
    rgba(244,121,32,.5) 50%,
    rgba(0,174,239,.3) 80%,
    transparent 100%);
  margin: 1.2rem auto;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Keyword chips row */
.seo-chips {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .5rem .2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
}
.seo-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .35rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: .35rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,58,92,.06);
  transition: all .2s;
}
.seo-chip:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,58,92,.18);
}
.seo-chip i { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--flame); transition: color .2s; }
.seo-chip:hover i { color: #ffc291; }
.seo-chip-dot {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: .4;
  margin: 0 .1rem;
}

/* Main heading */
.seo-main-heading {
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.6vw, 1.85rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 1.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}

/* Underline highlight — "Plumber in Romford" */
.seo-hl-underline {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.seo-hl-underline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  bottom: -3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--flame), #f5c842);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: seo-underline-grow 1.2s ease forwards;
  transform-origin: left;
}
@keyframes seo-underline-grow {
  from { transform: scaleX(0); }
  to   { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

/* Gradient text — "Gas Safe registered" */
.seo-hl-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #16a34a, #22c55e);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Location highlight */
.seo-hl-location {
  color: var(--flame);
  font-weight: 800;
  position: relative;
  display: inline;
}

/* Trust strip */
.seo-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: .4rem 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.seo-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  padding: .4rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--ff-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.seo-trust-item i {
  font-size: .95rem;
  color: var(--flame);
}
.seo-trust-item:nth-child(3) i { color: #dc2626; }  /* No call-out - red X */
.seo-trust-item:nth-child(5) i { color: #16a34a; }  /* Rating - green star */
.seo-trust-item:nth-child(7) i { color: var(--blue); } /* Phone - blue */
.seo-trust-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--border);
  margin: 0 .2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .seo-heading-banner { padding: 2.5rem 0; }
  .seo-main-heading { font-size: 1.15rem; }
  .seo-trust-strip { gap: .3rem 0; }
  .seo-trust-item { font-size: .78rem; padding: .3rem .7rem; }
  .seo-trust-divider { display: none; }
  .seo-chip { font-size: .75rem; padding: .3rem .8rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .seo-chip-dot { display: none; }
  .seo-main-heading { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; }
}