/*
Theme Name: Epic Appraisal
Theme URI: https://epicappraisal.com/
Author: Epic Appraisal
Description: Custom WordPress theme for Epic Appraisal, focused on private residential appraisal services while preserving lender/mortgage credibility and legacy URLs.
Version: 1.5.2
Text Domain: epic-appraisal
*/

:root {
  --epic-ink:#1f2933;
  --epic-charcoal:#2b3339;
  --epic-navy:#24445b;
  --epic-blue:#4f7893;
  --epic-sand:#c7b89d;
  --epic-warm:#f4f1ec;
  --epic-paper:#fbfaf8;
  --epic-line:#dce1e4;
  --epic-muted:#66727a;
  --epic-white:#ffffff;
  --epic-shadow:0 14px 38px rgba(31,41,51,.10);
  --epic-radius:20px;
  --epic-max:1180px;
}

*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;background:var(--epic-paper);color:var(--epic-ink);font-family:Inter,ui-sans-serif,system-ui,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;line-height:1.6}
a{color:var(--epic-navy);text-decoration:none}
a:hover{text-decoration:underline}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
button,input,select,textarea{font:inherit}

.epic-container{width:min(calc(100% - 36px),var(--epic-max));margin-inline:auto}
.epic-section{padding:88px 0}
.epic-section--tight{padding:58px 0}
.epic-section--dark{background:var(--epic-ink);color:white}
.epic-section--warm{background:var(--epic-warm)}
.epic-eyebrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--epic-blue)}
.epic-eyebrow:before{content:"";width:30px;height:2px;background:var(--epic-sand)}
.epic-section-title{font-size:clamp(3.4rem,6.2vw,5.8rem);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.035em;margin:.35rem 0 1rem}
.epic-lead{font-size:1.16rem;color:var(--epic-muted);max-width:760px}
.epic-section--dark .epic-lead{color:#d9e0e4}

.epic-site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(251,250,248,.96);backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(12px);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(31,41,51,.08)}
.epic-header-row{min-height:92px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px}
.epic-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;margin-right:auto;min-width:max-content;flex:0 0 auto}
.epic-logo-link{display:flex;align-items:center}
.epic-header-logo{display:block;width:auto;height:76px;max-width:360px;object-fit:contain}
.custom-logo{max-height:76px;width:auto}
.epic-nav ul{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.epic-nav a{font-size:.90rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--epic-ink)}
.epic-nav a:hover{text-decoration:none;color:var(--epic-blue)}
.epic-nav .current-menu-item>a{color:var(--epic-blue)}
.epic-header-cta{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:var(--epic-navy);color:white;border-radius:999px;padding:12px 20px;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:800;white-space:nowrap}
.epic-header-cta:hover{text-decoration:none;background:#17354a}
.epic-menu-toggle{display:none;border:0;background:transparent;font-size:1.8rem;padding:6px;cursor:pointer;color:var(--epic-ink)}

.epic-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(249,247,242,.96) 0%,rgba(249,247,242,.93) 26%,rgba(238,243,245,.78) 48%,rgba(238,243,245,.44) 66%,rgba(238,243,245,.28) 100%),url('assets/img/hero-home.webp');background-size:cover;background-position:center right;}
.epic-hero:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:auto -120px -180px auto;width:520px;height:520px;border:1px solid rgba(36,68,91,.12);border-radius:50%}
.epic-hero-grid{position:relative;z-index:1;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;gap:62px;align-items:center;padding:96px 0 94px}
.epic-hero h1{font-size:clamp(4.25rem,8vw,8rem);line-height:.98;letter-spacing:-.055em;margin:.4rem 0 1.2rem;max-width:760px}
.epic-hero p{font-size:1.2rem;color:#46545e;max-width:690px}
.epic-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:30px}
.epic-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:999px;padding:14px 22px;font-weight:800;border:1px solid transparent;transition:.2s ease}
.epic-btn:hover{text-decoration:none;transform:translateY(-1px)}
.epic-btn--primary{background:var(--epic-navy);color:white;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(36,68,91,.18)}
.epic-btn--primary:hover{background:#17354a}
.epic-btn--ghost{border-color:#9fb0ba;color:var(--epic-ink);background:rgba(255,255,255,.6)}
.epic-proof{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;margin-top:38px;max-width:760px}
.epic-proof div{padding:15px 16px;border-left:3px solid var(--epic-sand);background:rgba(255,255,255,.72);border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.epic-proof strong{display:block;font-size:.9rem}
.epic-proof span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--epic-muted)}
.epic-hero-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.90);border:1px solid rgba(36,68,91,.12);border-radius:28px;padding:30px;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(31,41,51,.14);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.epic-hero-card h2{margin-top:0;font-size:2.45rem;line-height:1.08}
.epic-hero-list{display:grid;gap:12px;margin:22px 0 0;padding:0;list-style:none}
.epic-hero-list li{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e1e7ea}
.epic-hero-list li:last-child{border-bottom:0}
.epic-dot{width:28px;height:28px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#edf3f6;color:var(--epic-navy);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:900;flex:none}

.epic-grid{display:grid;gap:22px}
.epic-grid--3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.epic-grid--2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.epic-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:var(--epic-radius);padding:28px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,41,51,.045)}
.epic-card h3{margin:.2rem 0 .55rem;font-size:2rem;line-height:1.08}
.epic-card p{margin:.3rem 0;color:var(--epic-muted)}
.epic-card-link{display:inline-flex;margin-top:16px;font-weight:800}
.epic-icon{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:16px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#e7eef2,#f8f5ef);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--epic-navy);font-weight:900;font-size:1.2rem;margin-bottom:16px}

.epic-split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:64px;align-items:center}
.epic-callout{padding:34px;border-radius:24px;background:white;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);box-shadow:var(--epic-shadow)}
.epic-quote{font-size:clamp(3.4rem,6vw,5.8rem);line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.04em;margin:0}
.epic-checks{display:grid;gap:12px;list-style:none;padding:0;margin:24px 0 0}
.epic-checks li{position:relative;padding-left:28px}
.epic-checks li:before{content:"✓";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;color:var(--epic-blue);font-weight:900}

.epic-team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.epic-person{overflow:hidden;border-radius:22px;background:white;border:1px solid var(--epic-line)}
.epic-person img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top;background:#d9dde0}
.epic-person-copy{padding:20px}
.epic-person h3{margin:0;font-size:1.8rem;line-height:1.08}
.epic-person p{margin:.2rem 0 0;color:var(--epic-muted);font-size:.92rem}

.epic-area-cloud{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:24px}
.epic-area-cloud span,.epic-area-cloud a{display:inline-flex;padding:9px 13px;border:1px solid #cfd9de;border-radius:999px;background:white;color:var(--epic-charcoal);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700}

.epic-page-hero{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#eef3f5,#faf7f1);padding:72px 0 64px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--epic-line)}
.epic-page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(4rem,7vw,7rem);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.045em;margin:.4rem 0 1rem}
.epic-page-hero p{font-size:1.15rem;max-width:760px;color:var(--epic-muted)}
.epic-content{max-width:900px;margin-inline:auto}
.epic-content h2{font-size:clamp(2.8rem,4.8vw,4.4rem);line-height:1.13;letter-spacing:-.03em;margin-top:2.5rem}
.epic-content h3{font-size:2.15rem;margin-top:1.8rem}
.epic-content p,.epic-content li{color:#4f5d66}
.epic-content ul{padding-left:1.2rem}
.epic-content .epic-card p{color:var(--epic-muted)}
.epic-content a:not(.epic-btn){font-weight:700;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#c7d3d9;text-underline-offset:3px}

.epic-form{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:28px}
.epic-field{display:grid;gap:6px}
.epic-field--full{grid-column:1/-1}
.epic-field label{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--epic-charcoal)}
.epic-field input,.epic-field select,.epic-field textarea{width:100%;border:1px solid #bdc9cf;background:white;border-radius:12px;padding:13px 14px;color:var(--epic-ink);outline:none}
.epic-field input:focus,.epic-field select:focus,.epic-field textarea:focus{border-color:var(--epic-blue);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(79,120,147,.12)}
.epic-field textarea{min-height:140px;resize:vertical}
.epic-form-note{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--epic-muted);grid-column:1/-1}
.epic-honeypot{position:absolute;left:-9999px}
.epic-success{padding:16px 18px;border-radius:12px;background:#e8f4ed;border:1px solid #badac6;color:#28563b;margin-bottom:20px}
.epic-error{padding:16px 18px;border-radius:12px;background:#fff0ef;border:1px solid #efc4bf;color:#7d3028;margin-bottom:20px}

.epic-price-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:white;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden}
.epic-price-table th,.epic-price-table td{text-align:left;padding:14px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid var(--epic-line)}
.epic-price-table tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0}
.epic-price-table th{background:#edf2f4}
.epic-price-table td:last-child{text-align:right;font-weight:800}

.epic-blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.epic-post-card{background:white;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:18px;padding:22px}
.epic-post-card time{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--epic-muted)}
.epic-post-card h2,.epic-post-card h3{font-size:1.25rem;line-height:1.25;margin:.5rem 0}

.epic-site-footer{background:#17242d;color:#dce4e8;padding:64px 0 30px}
.epic-footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.2fr .8fr .8fr;gap:42px}
.epic-site-footer h3{color:white;margin-top:0}
.epic-site-footer a{color:#e5ecef}
.epic-site-footer ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;gap:9px}
.epic-footer-brand{font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.08em;color:white}
.epic-footer-small{margin-top:42px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);font-size:.82rem;color:#aebbc2;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .epic-menu-toggle{display:block;margin-left:auto}
  .epic-header-cta{display:none}
  .epic-nav{position:absolute;top:92px;left:0;right:0;background:var(--epic-paper);border-bottom:1px solid var(--epic-line);display:none;padding:14px 18px 22px}
  .epic-nav.is-open{display:block}
  .epic-nav ul{display:grid;gap:4px}
  .epic-nav a{display:block;padding:11px 6px}
  .epic-hero-grid,.epic-split{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .epic-hero-grid{padding:74px 0}
  .epic-grid--3,.epic-team-grid,.epic-blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .epic-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .epic-section{padding:64px 0}
  .epic-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.7rem,14vw,4.2rem)}
  .epic-hero-grid{gap:36px}
  .epic-proof{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .epic-grid--3,.epic-grid--2,.epic-team-grid,.epic-blog-grid,.epic-form,.epic-footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .epic-field--full{grid-column:auto}
  .epic-page-hero{padding:54px 0}
  .epic-footer-small{display:block}
}
.epic-brand>a:hover,.epic-logo-link:hover{text-decoration:none}.epic-brand .custom-logo-link{display:flex;align-items:center}

@media (min-width:1180px){.epic-header-row{gap:18px}.epic-nav ul{gap:20px}.epic-header-logo{height:82px;max-width:390px}}

@media (max-width:680px){.epic-header-row{min-height:82px}.epic-header-logo{height:58px;max-width:240px}.epic-nav{top:82px}}


/* v1.0.3 header/logo safeguards */
.epic-site-header .epic-header-row{min-height:88px!important;display:flex!important;align-items:center!important;gap:18px!important;overflow:visible!important}
.epic-site-header .epic-brand{display:flex!important;align-items:center!important;flex:0 0 auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;min-width:0!important}
.epic-site-header .epic-logo-link{display:flex!important;align-items:center!important;line-height:0!important;max-width:280px!important}
.epic-site-header img.epic-header-logo{display:block!important;width:280px!important;height:auto!important;max-width:280px!important;max-height:72px!important;object-fit:contain!important;object-position:left center!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important}
.epic-site-header .epic-nav{flex:0 1 auto!important}
.epic-site-header .epic-nav ul{gap:18px!important;flex-wrap:nowrap!important}
.epic-site-header .epic-nav a{white-space:nowrap!important}
@media (max-width:1180px){
  .epic-site-header img.epic-header-logo{width:235px!important;max-width:235px!important;max-height:66px!important}
  .epic-site-header .epic-nav ul{gap:13px!important}
  .epic-site-header .epic-nav a{font-size:.84rem!important}
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .epic-site-header .epic-header-row{min-height:82px!important}
  .epic-site-header img.epic-header-logo{width:230px!important;max-width:230px!important;max-height:62px!important}
  .epic-site-header .epic-nav{top:82px!important}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .epic-site-header img.epic-header-logo{width:205px!important;max-width:205px!important;max-height:56px!important}
}

/* v1.0.4 cache-safe header sizing */
.epic-site-header .epic-brand{width:280px!important;max-width:280px!important;height:72px!important;max-height:72px!important;overflow:hidden!important;flex:0 0 280px!important}
.epic-site-header .epic-logo-link{width:280px!important;max-width:280px!important;height:72px!important;max-height:72px!important;overflow:hidden!important;display:flex!important;align-items:center!important}
.epic-site-header .epic-header-logo{width:280px!important;height:72px!important;max-width:280px!important;max-height:72px!important;object-fit:contain!important;object-position:left center!important}
@media (max-width:1180px){.epic-site-header .epic-brand,.epic-site-header .epic-logo-link{width:235px!important;max-width:235px!important;flex-basis:235px!important}.epic-site-header .epic-header-logo{width:235px!important;max-width:235px!important}}
@media (max-width:980px){.epic-site-header .epic-brand,.epic-site-header .epic-logo-link{width:230px!important;max-width:230px!important;flex-basis:230px!important}.epic-site-header .epic-header-logo{width:230px!important;max-width:230px!important}}
@media (max-width:680px){.epic-site-header .epic-brand,.epic-site-header .epic-logo-link{width:205px!important;max-width:205px!important;flex-basis:205px!important;height:56px!important;max-height:56px!important}.epic-site-header .epic-header-logo{width:205px!important;height:56px!important;max-width:205px!important;max-height:56px!important}}


/* v1.0.6: larger editorial headings and Resources dropdown */
.epic-nav li{position:relative}
.epic-nav .sub-menu{display:none;position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 12px);left:-18px;min-width:260px;padding:10px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:14px;box-shadow:var(--epic-shadow);z-index:80}
.epic-nav .sub-menu li{width:100%}
.epic-nav .sub-menu a{display:block;padding:10px 12px;border-radius:9px;white-space:nowrap}
.epic-nav .sub-menu a:hover{background:#f2f5f6}
.epic-nav li:hover>.sub-menu,.epic-nav li:focus-within>.sub-menu{display:block}
.epic-prep-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px;margin:28px 0}
.epic-prep-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:18px;padding:24px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,41,51,.04)}
.epic-prep-card h3{margin-top:0}
.epic-prep-list{list-style:none!important;padding:0!important;margin:16px 0 0!important;display:grid;gap:12px}
.epic-prep-list li{position:relative;padding-left:30px;color:#4f5d66}
.epic-prep-list li:before{content:"✓";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;color:var(--epic-blue);font-weight:900}
.epic-note{padding:20px 22px;border-left:4px solid var(--epic-sand);background:#f8f5ef;border-radius:0 14px 14px 0;margin:26px 0}
.epic-page-hero .epic-eyebrow{font-size:1rem}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .epic-nav .sub-menu{position:static;display:block;box-shadow:none;border:0;background:transparent;padding:0 0 0 18px;min-width:0}
  .epic-nav .sub-menu a{font-size:.88rem;padding:8px 6px;color:var(--epic-muted)}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .epic-hero h1{font-size:clamp(3.3rem,15vw,5.2rem)}
  .epic-section-title{font-size:clamp(2.75rem,12vw,4.2rem)}
  .epic-page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(3.2rem,13vw,5rem)}
  .epic-content h2{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,10vw,3.5rem)}
  .epic-content h3{font-size:1.85rem}
  .epic-prep-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}


/* v1.0.7: Appraisal FAQ */
.epic-faq{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-top:28px}
.epic-faq details{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:16px;box-shadow:0 7px 20px rgba(31,41,51,.035);overflow:hidden}
.epic-faq summary{position:relative;display:block;cursor:pointer;padding:20px 54px 20px 22px;font-size:1.08rem;font-weight:850;color:var(--epic-ink);list-style:none}
.epic-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.epic-faq summary:after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:22px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);font-size:1.55rem;line-height:1;color:var(--epic-blue);font-weight:500}
.epic-faq details[open] summary:after{content:"–"}
.epic-faq details[open] summary{border-bottom:1px solid var(--epic-line)}
.epic-faq-answer{padding:18px 22px 22px;color:#4f5d66}
.epic-faq-answer p{margin-top:0;color:#4f5d66}
.epic-faq-answer p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.epic-faq--home{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);align-items:start}
.epic-faq--home details{height:max-content}
.epic-faq-intro{max-width:850px}
@media(max-width:760px){.epic-faq--home{grid-template-columns:1fr}.epic-faq summary{font-size:1rem;padding:18px 48px 18px 18px}.epic-faq-answer{padding:16px 18px 20px}}


/* v1.0.9: restore original heading scale; emphasize eyebrow labels only */
.epic-eyebrow{font-size:1rem!important;letter-spacing:.18em!important;gap:14px!important}
.epic-eyebrow:before{width:42px!important}
.epic-section-title{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.5rem)!important;line-height:1.06!important}
.epic-quote{font-size:clamp(2rem,3.8vw,3.5rem)!important;line-height:1.06!important}
.epic-page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4.5rem)!important;line-height:1!important}
.epic-content h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,3vw,2.5rem)!important;line-height:1.13!important}
.epic-content h3{font-size:1.3rem!important}
.epic-card h3{font-size:1.35rem!important;line-height:1.15!important}
.epic-person h3{font-size:1.22rem!important;line-height:1.15!important}
.epic-hero-card h2{font-size:1.55rem!important;line-height:1.15!important}

/* Service cards now use relevant photography rather than letter badges */
.epic-card--service{padding:0!important;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.epic-card-thumb{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.epic-card-body{padding:24px 24px 28px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.epic-card--service .epic-card-link{margin-top:auto;padding-top:16px}

/* Keep Resources children in an actual dropdown on desktop */
.epic-nav>ul{flex-wrap:nowrap!important}
.epic-nav>ul>li>a{white-space:nowrap!important}
.epic-nav li{position:relative}
.epic-nav .sub-menu{display:none!important;position:absolute!important;top:calc(100% + 12px)!important;left:-18px!important;min-width:270px!important;padding:10px!important;background:#fff!important;border:1px solid var(--epic-line)!important;border-radius:14px!important;box-shadow:var(--epic-shadow)!important;z-index:100!important;list-style:none!important;margin:0!important}
.epic-nav .sub-menu li{width:100%!important}
.epic-nav .sub-menu a{display:block!important;padding:10px 12px!important;border-radius:9px!important;white-space:nowrap!important}
.epic-nav li:hover>.sub-menu,.epic-nav li:focus-within>.sub-menu{display:block!important}

/* Reduce crowding on narrower desktop previews/customizer */
@media (max-width:1320px) and (min-width:981px){
  .epic-site-header .epic-brand,.epic-site-header .epic-logo-link{width:220px!important;max-width:220px!important;flex-basis:220px!important}
  .epic-site-header img.epic-header-logo{width:220px!important;max-width:220px!important}
  .epic-header-row{gap:12px!important}
  .epic-nav ul{gap:12px!important}
  .epic-nav a{font-size:.84rem!important}
  .epic-header-cta{padding:11px 15px!important;font-size:.84rem!important}
}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .epic-nav .sub-menu{position:static!important;display:block!important;box-shadow:none!important;border:0!important;background:transparent!important;padding:0 0 0 18px!important;min-width:0!important}
  .epic-nav .sub-menu a{font-size:.88rem!important;padding:8px 6px!important;color:var(--epic-muted)!important}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .epic-page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,11vw,3.5rem)!important}
  .epic-content h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,8vw,2.5rem)!important}
  .epic-content h3{font-size:1.3rem!important}
  .epic-card-body{padding:20px 20px 24px}
}


/* v1.1.0 interior page visual system */
.epic-page-hero--visual{padding:56px 0;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#edf3f6,#faf7f1);overflow:hidden}
.epic-page-hero-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.02fr) minmax(320px,.98fr);gap:54px;align-items:center}
.epic-page-hero-copy{min-width:0}
.epic-page-hero--visual .epic-page-hero-media{border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 18px 48px rgba(31,41,51,.16);min-height:300px;background:#dce4e8}
.epic-page-hero--visual .epic-page-hero-media img{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:300px;max-height:390px;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.epic-page-hero--legal{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f4f1ec,#f9fbfc);padding:66px 0 58px}
.epic-content--enhanced>h2{position:relative;padding-top:.25rem;margin-top:3rem}
.epic-content--enhanced>h2:before{content:"";display:block;width:48px;height:3px;border-radius:999px;background:var(--epic-sand);margin-bottom:14px}
.epic-content--enhanced>ul:not(.epic-checks):not(.epic-prep-list),.epic-content--enhanced>ol{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:18px;padding:22px 28px 22px 48px;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(31,41,51,.04)}
.epic-content--enhanced>.epic-lead{font-size:1.2rem;line-height:1.72;color:#4c5b65}
.epic-team-hero-collage{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:10px;align-items:end}
.epic-team-hero-collage img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/5;object-fit:cover;object-position:center top;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(31,41,51,.12);background:#d9dde0}
.epic-team-hero-collage img:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(-18px)}
.epic-footer-grid--legal{grid-template-columns:1.25fr .8fr .8fr .8fr}
.epic-site-footer .epic-footer-grid--legal h3{font-size:1rem;letter-spacing:.03em}
.epic-site-footer .epic-footer-grid--legal li{font-size:.9rem}
@media(max-width:980px){
  .epic-page-hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px}
  .epic-page-hero--visual .epic-page-hero-media{min-height:250px}
  .epic-page-hero--visual .epic-page-hero-media img{min-height:250px;max-height:330px}
  .epic-footer-grid--legal{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .epic-team-hero-collage{max-width:640px}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .epic-page-hero--visual{padding:46px 0 40px}
  .epic-page-hero--visual .epic-page-hero-media{min-height:210px;border-radius:20px}
  .epic-page-hero--visual .epic-page-hero-media img{min-height:210px;max-height:260px}
  .epic-team-hero-collage{gap:7px}
  .epic-team-hero-collage img{border-radius:12px}
  .epic-team-hero-collage img:nth-child(2){transform:translateY(-10px)}
  .epic-footer-grid--legal{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* v1.1.2 interior hero refinements */
.page-template-default .epic-page-hero-media img{object-position:center center}

/* Google review section */
.epic-reviews-heading{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr auto;gap:42px;align-items:end}
.epic-google-rating{min-width:210px;padding:22px 24px;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:18px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,41,51,.045);display:grid;gap:3px}
.epic-google-rating strong{font-size:2.3rem;line-height:1;color:var(--epic-ink)}
.epic-google-rating span:last-child{font-size:.86rem;color:var(--epic-muted);font-weight:700}
.epic-stars{letter-spacing:.12em;color:#d9821f;font-size:1rem}
.epic-reviews-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:34px}
.epic-review-card{margin:0;padding:28px;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:20px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,41,51,.045)}
.epic-review-card p{margin:0;font-size:1.06rem;line-height:1.65;color:#3f4b53}
.epic-review-card footer{margin-top:18px;font-size:.84rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--epic-blue);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.1em}
@media(max-width:980px){.epic-reviews-heading{grid-template-columns:1fr}.epic-google-rating{max-width:240px}.epic-reviews-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}


/* v1.1.4 Best of South Sound trust section */
.epic-award-band{padding:46px 0;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#17242d 0%,#223746 60%,#2c4658 100%);color:#fff;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.epic-award-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:220px 1fr;gap:46px;align-items:center}
.epic-award-badge-wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#f8f5ed;border:1px solid rgba(226,199,119,.55);border-radius:20px;padding:18px 20px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.16)}
.epic-award-badge{width:205px;max-width:100%;height:auto;filter:drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.12))}
.epic-award-copy .epic-eyebrow{color:#e2c777}
.epic-award-copy .epic-eyebrow:before{background:#e2c777}
.epic-award-copy h2{margin:.45rem 0 .75rem;font-size:clamp(2rem,3.5vw,3.35rem);line-height:1.04;letter-spacing:-.035em;color:#fff}
.epic-award-copy p{max-width:850px;margin:0;color:#d9e2e7;font-size:1.08rem}
.epic-footer-award{margin:.8rem 0 0;color:#e4c96f;font-weight:800;font-size:.86rem;letter-spacing:.02em}
@media (max-width:760px){.epic-award-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:center;gap:20px}.epic-award-badge{width:160px}.epic-award-copy .epic-eyebrow{justify-content:center}.epic-award-copy p{margin-inline:auto}}


/* v1.1.5: Areas We Serve hub + Thurston County local SEO page */
.epic-content--wide{max-width:1120px!important}
.epic-area-feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px;margin-top:34px}
.epic-area-card{overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:20px;box-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(31,41,51,.055);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.epic-area-card--featured{grid-column:span 2}
.epic-area-card img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;display:block}
.epic-area-card-copy{padding:22px 22px 26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;flex:1}
.epic-area-card-copy h3{margin:.15rem 0 .4rem;font-size:1.35rem!important}
.epic-area-card-copy p{margin:.25rem 0;color:var(--epic-muted)}
.epic-area-card-copy .epic-card-link{margin-top:auto;padding-top:16px}
.epic-area-kicker{font-size:.74rem;font-weight:850;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.13em;color:var(--epic-blue)}
.epic-city-cloud{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:28px 0 12px}
.epic-city-cloud span,.epic-city-cloud a{display:inline-flex;padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #cfd9de;border-radius:999px;background:#fff;color:var(--epic-charcoal);font-size:.92rem;font-weight:750}.epic-city-cloud a:hover{background:#edf3f6;border-color:#aebfc9;text-decoration:none;color:var(--epic-navy)}
.epic-local-services{margin-top:24px}
.epic-local-feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;margin-top:26px}
.epic-local-feature{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:18px;padding:24px;box-shadow:0 7px 22px rgba(31,41,51,.035)}
.epic-local-feature h3{margin:0 0 .5rem!important;font-size:1.2rem!important}
.epic-local-feature p{margin:0;color:var(--epic-muted)}
.epic-local-cta{margin-top:34px}
.epic-local-cta h2{margin-top:0!important}
.epic-area-hero .epic-page-hero-media img{object-position:center center}
@media(max-width:980px){.epic-area-feature-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.epic-area-card--featured{grid-column:span 2}.epic-local-feature-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:680px){.epic-area-feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.epic-area-card--featured{grid-column:auto}.epic-local-feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

.epic-city-link-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:12px;margin:24px 0 38px}.epic-city-link-grid a{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;padding:17px 18px;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:14px;background:#fff;color:var(--epic-ink);box-shadow:0 6px 18px rgba(31,41,51,.035);transition:.18s ease}.epic-city-link-grid a:hover{text-decoration:none;border-color:#adc0ca;transform:translateY(-1px)}.epic-city-link-grid strong{font-size:1.03rem}.epic-city-link-grid span{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--epic-muted)}
@media(max-width:980px){.epic-city-link-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}
@media(max-width:680px){.epic-city-link-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* v1.3.0 pre-SEO completion pass */
.epic-skip-link{position:fixed;left:14px;top:-80px;z-index:9999;background:#fff;color:var(--epic-ink);padding:10px 14px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:var(--epic-shadow);font-weight:800}
.epic-skip-link:focus{top:14px}

.epic-process-section{background:#fff}
.epic-process-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin-top:30px}
.epic-process-step{background:var(--epic-paper);border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:18px;padding:24px;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(31,41,51,.04)}
.epic-process-step>span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:#eaf1f4;color:var(--epic-navy);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:900;letter-spacing:.05em;margin-bottom:18px}
.epic-process-step h3{font-size:1.22rem;margin:.1rem 0 .55rem}
.epic-process-step p{margin:0;color:var(--epic-muted)}

.epic-contact-cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:18px;margin:28px 0 38px}
.epic-contact-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:18px;padding:24px;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(31,41,51,.04)}
.epic-contact-card h3{margin:.45rem 0 .3rem;font-size:1.15rem}
.epic-contact-card p{margin:0;color:var(--epic-muted);overflow-wrap:anywhere}
.epic-contact-icon{display:inline-flex;width:40px;height:40px;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border-radius:50%;background:#eaf1f4;color:var(--epic-navy);font-weight:900}
.epic-contact-form-wrap{margin-top:38px}
.epic-form input[type="date"]{min-height:48px}

.epic-trust-band{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1f3443,#294f68);color:#fff;padding:54px 0}
.epic-trust-band-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:220px minmax(0,1fr);gap:42px;align-items:center}
.epic-trust-band .epic-eyebrow{color:#c8dbe5}
.epic-trust-band h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3.2rem);line-height:1.05;margin:.4rem 0 .85rem;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.035em}
.epic-trust-band p{font-size:1.05rem;max-width:820px;color:#e5edf1}
.epic-trust-badge-wrap{display:flex;justify-content:center;background:#f8f5ed;border:1px solid rgba(226,199,119,.55);border-radius:20px;padding:18px 20px;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.16)}
.epic-trust-badge-wrap img{width:205px;max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
.epic-trust-band .epic-btn--ghost{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);background:transparent}
.epic-trust-band .epic-btn--ghost:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--epic-ink)}

.epic-resource-feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px;margin-bottom:62px}
.epic-resource-feature{border:1px solid var(--epic-line);border-radius:22px;padding:30px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f7f9fa,#fff);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(31,41,51,.045)}
.epic-resource-feature h2{font-size:clamp(1.65rem,3vw,2.35rem);line-height:1.08;margin:.45rem 0 .75rem}
.epic-resource-feature p{color:var(--epic-muted)}
.epic-resource-heading{margin-bottom:28px}

.epic-footer-award{font-size:.87rem;font-weight:800;color:#d8c9aa!important;letter-spacing:.02em}

/* Keep county and city imagery visually consistent. */
.epic-area-card img{object-position:center center}
.page-id-0 .epic-page-hero-media img{object-position:center center}

@media(max-width:980px){
  .epic-process-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
  .epic-contact-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .epic-trust-band-grid{grid-template-columns:160px minmax(0,1fr);gap:28px}
  .epic-trust-badge-wrap img{width:145px}
}
@media(max-width:680px){
  .epic-process-grid,.epic-resource-feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .epic-trust-band{padding:44px 0}
  .epic-trust-band-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;text-align:left}
  .epic-trust-badge-wrap{justify-content:flex-start}
  .epic-trust-badge-wrap img{width:130px}
  .epic-resource-feature-grid{margin-bottom:44px}
}

@media (max-width:760px){.epic-award-badge-wrap,.epic-trust-badge-wrap{width:max-content;max-width:100%;padding:14px 16px}.epic-award-badge,.epic-trust-badge-wrap img{width:170px}}

/* v1.3.6: easier desktop dropdown navigation */
@media (min-width:981px){
  .epic-nav .sub-menu{
    top:100%!important;
    left:-16px!important;
    min-width:290px!important;
    padding:8px!important;
    margin:0!important;
  }
  .epic-nav .sub-menu a{
    padding:13px 14px!important;
    line-height:1.25!important;
  }
  .epic-nav .sub-menu li+li{margin-top:2px!important}
  .epic-nav li.epic-submenu-open>.sub-menu{display:block!important}
}

/* Homepage request section: top-align copy with the taller form to eliminate dead space. */
.epic-home-contact{padding:64px 0}
.epic-home-contact .epic-split{align-items:start;gap:52px}
.epic-home-contact .epic-callout{margin-top:0}
.epic-home-contact .epic-form{margin-top:0}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .epic-home-contact{padding:52px 0}
  .epic-home-contact .epic-split{gap:30px}
}

/* Homepage spacing refinement */
.epic-services-section{padding-bottom:54px}
.epic-process-section{padding-top:54px}
@media (max-width:680px){.epic-services-section{padding-bottom:42px}.epic-process-section{padding-top:42px}}