/* Southern Style Soft Wash: one stylesheet for the public site (v3). System fonts, mobile first. */
:root{--navy:#071d31;--green:#42691d;--green2:#65912b;--gold:#c6a45b;--cream:#f5f3eb;--paper:#fffdf8;--ink:#071d31;--muted:#4f5f69;--line:#d6d0c2}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{font-size:18px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{margin:0;background:var(--cream);color:var(--ink);font:400 1rem/1.6 system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",Roboto,sans-serif;padding-bottom:calc(84px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom))}
h1,h2,h3{font-family:Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;line-height:1.15;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,6.5vw,3rem);margin:.3em 0 .4em}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.35rem,3.6vw,1.75rem);margin:1.6em 0 .5em}
h3{font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 .35em}
p{margin:.7em 0}
a{color:var(--green)}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.wrap{max-width:1040px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 16px}
.prose{max-width:720px}
.skip{position:absolute;left:-9999px}.skip:focus{left:8px;top:8px;background:#fff;padding:8px;z-index:20}
/* header */
.ss-head{background:var(--paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.ss-head .wrap{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:6px 18px;padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:8px}
.ss-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--navy);margin-right:auto}
.ss-brand img{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:6px}
.ss-brand b{display:block;font:600 1.15rem/1.1 Georgia,serif}
.ss-brand small{display:block;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);font-weight:700}
.ss-nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2px 4px;width:100%;margin:2px -8px 0}
.ss-nav a{color:var(--navy);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;padding:8px 8px;border-radius:6px;min-height:40px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
.ss-nav a:hover,.ss-nav a[aria-current]{background:#ebe6d8}
.ss-nav a[aria-current]{text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:var(--gold);text-underline-offset:4px}
@media(min-width:900px){.ss-nav{width:auto;margin:0}.ss-head .wrap{flex-wrap:nowrap}}
/* main */
main{display:block;padding:20px 0 48px}
.kicker{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);margin:0}
.lede{font-size:1.1rem}
.muted,.note{color:var(--muted)}
.note{font-size:.88rem}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:50px;padding:12px 18px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--green);color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;border:0;font-size:1rem;cursor:pointer}
.btn.ink{background:transparent;color:var(--navy);border:2px solid var(--gold)}
.actions{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:18px 0}
.actions .btn{flex:1 1 220px}
.price-line{font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);border-left:4px solid var(--gold);padding-left:12px}
.card{display:block;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:16px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}
.card p{color:var(--muted);margin:.3em 0 0}
.card:hover{border-color:var(--gold)}
.grid{display:grid;gap:12px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(100%,280px),1fr))}
.links{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:.5em 0;display:grid;gap:6px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(100%,240px),1fr))}
.links a{display:block;padding:10px 12px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--navy);font-weight:600}
.links a:hover{border-color:var(--gold)}
.links small{display:block;font-weight:400;color:var(--muted);font-size:.85rem}
.chips{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;padding:0;margin:.6em 0;list-style:none}
.chips a{display:inline-block;border:1px solid var(--line);background:var(--paper);border-radius:999px;padding:9px 14px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--navy);font-size:.95rem}
.county{margin-top:1.4em}
.county h2{font-size:1.2rem;margin:.2em 0}
.textlinks a{font-weight:700}
.figure{margin:18px 0}
.figure img{border-radius:10px;max-height:460px;width:auto}
.figure figcaption{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:6px}
.faq dt{font-weight:700;margin-top:1em}.faq dd{margin:.3em 0 0}
/* trust photos row */
.ss-trust{margin:14px 0 6px}
.ss-trust .talk{font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;margin:0 0 10px}
.ss-photos{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:8px;margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}
.ss-photos a{display:block}
.ss-photos img{width:100%;height:150px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:8px;background:#e3dfd3}
@media(min-width:700px){.ss-photos img{height:230px}}
.ss-trust .note{margin-top:6px}
/* home */
.home h1{margin-top:.2em}
.home .actions{flex-direction:column}
.home .actions .btn{flex:none;width:100%;max-width:520px}
.three{display:grid;gap:8px;max-width:520px;margin:16px 0}
.three a{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;min-height:54px;padding:12px 14px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #c3cdcf;border-left:4px solid var(--green2);border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--navy);font-weight:700}
/* short answer pages */
.answer-short{max-width:640px}
.answer-short p{font-size:1.1rem}
/* gallery */
.jobs{display:grid;gap:16px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(100%,300px),1fr));margin:16px 0}
.jobs figure{margin:0;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden}
.jobs img{width:100%;height:360px;object-fit:cover}
.jobs figcaption{padding:12px 14px;font-size:.95rem}
.jobs figcaption b{display:block}
/* knowledge filter */
.kfilter input{width:100%;max-width:520px;min-height:50px;padding:12px;border:1px solid #97a8af;border-radius:8px;font:inherit;background:#fff}
.kgroup[hidden],.kgroup li[hidden]{display:none}
#knone{font-weight:700}
/* forms (public quote and commercial) */
label{display:block;font-weight:600;margin:14px 0}
input,select,textarea{display:block;width:100%;min-height:48px;margin-top:6px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #8c9ca3;border-radius:7px;background:#fff;color:var(--ink);font:inherit}
input[type=radio],input[type=checkbox]{display:inline-block;width:auto;min-height:0}
button{font:inherit}
form button,.button{display:inline-block;min-height:48px;padding:12px 18px;border:0;border-radius:7px;background:var(--green);color:#fff;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;text-decoration:none}
.alert{background:#fff1df;color:#683906;border:1px solid #bd8543;padding:14px;border-radius:8px}
.honeypot{position:absolute;left:-10000px;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--green2);outline-offset:3px}
/* footer */
.ss-foot{background:var(--navy);color:#eef0ea;padding:28px 0 24px;font-size:.95rem;margin-top:24px}
.ss-foot a{color:var(--gold)}
.ss-foot p{margin:.4em 0;max-width:none}
/* sticky call bar: fixed to the bottom so it never covers the first heading */
.ss-dock{position:fixed;z-index:50;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.25fr 1fr;gap:8px;padding:9px max(12px,calc((100vw - 760px)/2)) calc(9px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));background:var(--navy);border-top:2px solid var(--gold)}
.ss-dock a{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:50px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:1rem;text-align:center;line-height:1.2}
.ss-dock .call{background:var(--green);color:#fff}
.ss-dock .quote{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy)}
@media(max-width:360px){.ss-dock a{font-size:.88rem}}
@media print{.ss-dock{display:none}body{padding-bottom:0}}
/* knowledge hub sections */
.hub{margin:36px 0 0;padding-top:8px;border-top:2px solid var(--line)}
.hub>h2{margin-top:.6em}
.idgrid{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:14px 0;display:grid;gap:10px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(100%,250px),1fr))}
.idgrid a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:6px;height:100%;padding:14px;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-top:5px solid var(--green2);border-radius:10px;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}
.idgrid .id-lighten a{border-top-color:var(--gold)}
.idgrid .id-cause a{border-top-color:var(--navy)}
.idgrid a:hover{border-color:var(--gold)}
.idgrid b{font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.3}
.idgrid .what{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.idgrid .verdict{font-weight:600;font-size:.95rem}
.idgrid .more{margin-top:auto;color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem}
.tag{align-self:flex-start;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.06em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:3px 8px;border-radius:999px;background:#e6efd9;color:#2f4d12}
.id-lighten .tag{background:#f6ead0;color:#6a4b0c}
.id-cause .tag{background:#dfe5ea;color:var(--navy)}
.steps{list-style:none;counter-reset:s;padding:0;margin:14px 0;display:grid;gap:10px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(100%,220px),1fr))}
.steps li{counter-increment:s;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;padding:14px 14px 12px}
.steps li::before{content:counter(s);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;font-weight:800;margin-bottom:6px}
.steps p{margin:.3em 0 0;color:var(--muted)}
.seasons{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:14px 0;display:grid;gap:10px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(100%,230px),1fr))}
.seasons li{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-left:5px solid var(--gold);border-radius:10px;padding:14px}
.seasons p{margin:.3em 0 .5em}
.seasons a{font-weight:700}
.faq{margin:10px 0}
.faq dt{font-size:1.05rem}
.faq dd{color:var(--ink);padding-bottom:10px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.kfilter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;align-items:flex-end;margin:16px 0}
.kfilter label{flex:1 1 100%;margin:0;min-height:44px;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;font-weight:600}
.kfilter input{flex:1 1 240px;margin:0}
.kfilter button{min-height:50px}
.latest{display:grid;gap:12px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(100%,260px),1fr));margin:12px 0}
.latest a{display:block;background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:10px;overflow:hidden;text-decoration:none;color:var(--ink)}
.latest img{width:100%;height:190px;object-fit:cover;background:#e3dfd3}
.latest span{display:block;padding:10px 12px}
.latest small{display:block;color:var(--muted)}
/* round 3 */
.skip:focus{left:8px;top:8px;background:#fff;padding:14px 18px;z-index:60;font-weight:700;border:2px solid var(--navy);border-radius:8px}
.crumbs{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 6px;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2px 6px;align-items:center}
.crumbs a{color:var(--muted);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px}
.crumbs [aria-current]{color:var(--ink)}
.county h2 a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:44px}
.ss-nav a{min-height:44px}
.strip{display:flex;gap:8px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;padding-bottom:6px;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch}
.strip a{flex:0 0 82%;max-width:360px;scroll-snap-align:start}
.strip img{width:100%;height:260px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:8px;background:#e3dfd3}
.post{background:var(--paper);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:12px;padding:14px;margin:0 0 16px}
.post h3{margin:.4em 0 .3em}
.post time{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted)}
.posts{display:grid;gap:16px;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(min(100%,340px),1fr))}
/* Wide screens: job photos sit beside the opening instead of under it */
@media(min-width:980px){
.home{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,540px) minmax(0,1fr);column-gap:44px}
.home>*{grid-column:1/-1;min-width:0}
.home>h1,.home>.lede,.home>.actions,.home>.price-line,.home>.three{grid-column:1}
.home>.ss-trust{grid-column:2;grid-row:1/span 5;align-self:center;margin:0}
.home>.ss-trust .ss-photos img{height:340px}
.home>.lede,.home>.price-line,.home>.three{margin-top:0}
.home>.actions{margin:8px 0 18px}
}
.strip a:only-child{flex-basis:100%;max-width:none}
/* ===== v4: easier to read and tap, for every visitor and especially older eyes ===== */
html{font-size:19px}
@media(min-width:900px){html{font-size:20px}}
:root{--muted:#3d4a52}
body{line-height:1.65}
a{color:#335a14;text-decoration-thickness:2px;text-underline-offset:.18em}
a:hover{text-decoration-thickness:3px}
:focus-visible{outline:4px solid var(--navy);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}
.kicker{font-size:.85rem}
.note{font-size:.95rem}
.crumbs{font-size:.95rem}
.price-line{font-size:1.08rem}
/* top menu: every item is a clear button */
.ss-nav{gap:6px;margin:8px 0 2px}
.ss-nav a{font-size:.95rem;background:#fff;border:2px solid #c9c1ad;padding:6px 12px;min-height:46px;border-radius:8px}
.ss-nav a:hover{border-color:var(--navy);background:#fff}
.ss-nav a[aria-current]{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff;text-decoration:none}
/* buttons: bigger and bolder */
.btn{min-height:58px;font-size:1.08rem;padding:14px 22px;border-radius:10px;text-align:center;line-height:1.3}
.btn.ink{border-width:3px;background:#fff}
.btn.small{min-height:50px;font-size:1rem;padding:10px 18px}
.btn:hover{filter:brightness(1.1)}
.btn.ink:hover{background:#fbf6ea;filter:none}
/* the three "what needs attention" choices */
.three{gap:10px}
.three a{min-height:66px;font-size:1.12rem;border:2px solid #9aa9ac;border-left:8px solid var(--green2);padding:14px 18px;border-radius:10px}
.three a span{font-size:1.5rem;line-height:1}
.three a:hover{border-color:var(--navy);border-left-color:var(--green)}
/* big buttons for getting around */
.bigbtns{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:22px 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:10px}
@media(min-width:700px){.bigbtns{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))}}
.bigbtns li{display:flex}
.bigbtns a{display:flex;flex:1;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;min-height:66px;padding:12px;border-radius:10px;background:#fff;border:2px solid var(--navy);color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem;line-height:1.25;text-decoration:none}
.bigbtns a:hover{background:#ebe6d8}
/* cards and the links inside them */
.idgrid a{border:2px solid #cfc8b6;border-top:6px solid var(--green2)}
.idgrid a:hover{border-color:var(--navy)}
.idgrid .what,.idgrid .verdict{font-size:1rem}
.idgrid .more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;align-self:flex-start;min-height:46px;padding:8px 16px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--green);color:#fff;font-size:1rem}
.latest a{border:2px solid #cfc8b6}
.latest a:hover{border-color:var(--navy)}
.latest span{font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem}
.latest small{font-weight:400}
.latest .go{display:flex;width:fit-content;align-items:center;min-height:44px;margin-top:10px;padding:6px 14px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--green);color:#fff;font-size:.95rem}
.seasons li>a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:50px;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px;border:2px solid var(--green);background:#fff;color:var(--green);text-decoration:none}
.seasons li>a:hover{background:#eef4e6}
.chips a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:50px;padding:10px 18px;font-size:1rem;font-weight:700;border:2px solid #b9b2a2;background:#fff}
.chips a:hover{border-color:var(--navy)}
.links a{border-width:2px;min-height:52px;padding:12px 14px}
.links a:hover{border-color:var(--navy)}
.card{border-width:2px}
.steps li::before{width:40px;height:40px;font-size:1.1rem}
.faq dt{font-size:1.12rem}
.kfilter input{min-height:58px;font-size:1.05rem;border-width:2px}
.kfilter button{min-height:58px;padding:0 24px;font-size:1.05rem}
/* footer: one button per link */
.ss-foot{font-size:1rem}
.foot-links{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:12px 0 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px}
.foot-links a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-height:48px;padding:8px 14px;border:2px solid #4a6680;border-radius:8px;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.foot-links a:hover{border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold)}
/* sticky call bar */
.ss-dock a{min-height:56px;font-size:1.08rem}
/* header: name on one line, menu buttons on their own row at every width */
.ss-head .wrap{flex-wrap:wrap}
.ss-nav{width:100%}
.ss-brand span{white-space:nowrap}
/* ===== v5: the price calculator, in the menu and on the buttons ===== */
.btn.gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy);border:3px solid #a8874a}
.btn.gold:hover{filter:none;background:#d4b56f}
.ss-nav a[href="/price/"]{border-color:var(--gold);background:#fbf3df}
.ss-nav a[href="/price/"]:hover{border-color:var(--navy)}
.ss-nav a[href="/price/"][aria-current]{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff}
@media(min-width:900px){.ss-nav{gap:5px}.ss-nav a{padding:6px 9px;font-size:.92rem}}