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*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
:root {
--cream: #F5F0E8;
--dark: #1A1A14;
--charcoal: #2D2D24;
--gold: #B8923A;
--gold-light: #D4AA5A;
--stone: #8C8678;
--light-stone: #C8C2B8;
--white: #FDFCFA;
}
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
background: var(--dark);
color: var(--cream);
font-weight: 300;
overflow-x: hidden;
}
/* NAV */
nav {
position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 100;
display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
padding: 1.25rem 3rem;
background: rgba(26,26,20,0.92);
backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,146,58,0.2);
}
.nav-logo {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
flex-shrink: 0;
text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-image {
display: block;
width: clamp(150px, 13vw, 180px);
height: auto;
object-fit: contain;
}
.nav-links {
display: flex; gap: 2.5rem; list-style: none;
}
.nav-links a {
position: relative;
font-size: 0.75rem;
letter-spacing: 0.18em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--light-stone);
text-decoration: none;
transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a::after {
content: '';
position: absolute;
left: 0;
bottom: -0.45rem;
width: 28px;
height: 1px;
background: var(--gold);
transform: scaleX(0);
transform-origin: left;
transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.is-active {
color: var(--gold-light);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.is-active::after {
transform: scaleX(1);
}
.nav-cta {
font-size: 0.75rem;
letter-spacing: 0.15em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--dark);
background: var(--gold);
padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
text-decoration: none;
font-weight: 500;
transition: background 0.2s;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
.nav-toggle {
display: none;
width: 44px;
height: 44px;
border: 1px solid rgba(184,146,58,0.35);
background: transparent;
color: var(--cream);
cursor: pointer;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 5px;
}
.nav-toggle span {
width: 20px;
height: 1px;
background: currentColor;
transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
opacity: 0;
}
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
}
.nav-toggle:focus-visible {
outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
outline-offset: 4px;
}
/* HERO */
#hero {
min-height: 100vh;
display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
padding: 0 3rem 6rem;
position: relative;
isolation: isolate;
overflow: hidden;
background: var(--dark);
}
#hero::before {
content: '';
position: absolute;
inset: 0;
z-index: 1;
background:
linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(26,26,20,0.25) 0%, rgba(26,26,20,0.68) 62%, rgba(26,26,20,0.96) 100%),
linear-gradient(to right, rgba(26,26,20,0.78) 0%, rgba(26,26,20,0.4) 45%, rgba(26,26,20,0.18) 100%);
pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-slideshow {
position: absolute;
inset: 0;
z-index: 0;
overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide {
position: absolute;
inset: 0;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
object-position: center;
opacity: 0;
transform: scale(1.12);
filter: saturate(0.92) contrast(1.04);
animation: heroZoomFade 30s infinite ease-in-out;
will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.hero-slide:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 6s; }
.hero-slide:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 12s; }
.hero-slide:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 18s; }
.hero-slide:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 24s; }
.hero-content {
position: relative;
z-index: 2;
}
.hero-eyebrow {
font-size: 0.7rem;
letter-spacing: 0.3em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--gold);
margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
}
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content: '';
display: block;
width: 40px; height: 1px;
background: var(--gold);
}
h1 {
font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
font-weight: 300;
line-height: 1.0;
color: var(--white);
margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h1 em {
font-style: italic;
color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-desc {
font-size: 1rem;
color: var(--light-stone);
max-width: 480px;
line-height: 1.7;
margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
font-weight: 300;
}
.hero-actions {
display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; align-items: center;
}
.btn-primary {
background: var(--gold);
color: var(--dark);
font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
font-size: 0.75rem;
letter-spacing: 0.18em;
text-transform: uppercase;
font-weight: 500;
padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
text-decoration: none;
transition: background 0.2s;
display: inline-block;
border: none; cursor: pointer;
}
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.btn-ghost {
color: var(--cream);
font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
font-size: 0.75rem;
letter-spacing: 0.18em;
text-transform: uppercase;
font-weight: 400;
padding: 1rem 2rem;
text-decoration: none;
border: 1px solid rgba(245,240,232,0.3);
transition: border-color 0.2s;
display: inline-block;
}
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position: absolute;
z-index: 2;
right: 3rem; bottom: 6rem;
display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2rem;
text-align: right;
}
.stat-num {
font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
font-size: 2.8rem;
font-weight: 300;
color: var(--gold);
line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
font-size: 0.65rem;
letter-spacing: 0.2em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--stone);
margin-top: 2px;
}
/* SERVICES */
#services {
background: var(--charcoal);
padding: 7rem 3rem;
}
.section-header {
display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 2rem;
margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.section-eyebrow {
font-size: 0.65rem;
letter-spacing: 0.3em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--gold);
white-space: nowrap;
}
h2 {
font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
font-weight: 300;
color: var(--white);
line-height: 1.1;
}
.services-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
gap: 1px;
background: rgba(184,146,58,0.15);
border: 1px solid rgba(184,146,58,0.15);
}
.service-card {
background: var(--charcoal);
padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
transition: background 0.2s;
cursor: default;
}
.service-card:hover {
background: #343428;
}
.service-icon {
width: 48px; height: 48px;
margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
color: var(--gold);
}
.service-icon svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.service-title {
font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
font-size: 1.4rem;
font-weight: 500;
color: var(--white);
margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.service-desc {
font-size: 0.875rem;
color: var(--stone);
line-height: 1.7;
font-weight: 300;
}
/* ABOUT STRIP */
#about {
padding: 7rem 3rem;
background: var(--dark);
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 6rem;
align-items: center;
}
.about-body {
font-size: 0.95rem;
color: var(--light-stone);
line-height: 1.9;
font-weight: 300;
margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.about-list {
list-style: none;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 0.75rem;
margin-top: 2rem;
}
.about-list li {
font-size: 0.8rem;
letter-spacing: 0.12em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--stone);
display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
}
.about-list li::before {
content: '';
width: 24px; height: 1px;
background: var(--gold);
flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-visual {
position: relative;
}
.about-box {
background: var(--charcoal);
border: 1px solid rgba(184,146,58,0.2);
padding: 3rem;
position: relative;
}
.about-box::before {
content: '';
position: absolute;
top: -8px; left: -8px;
width: 100%; height: 100%;
border: 1px solid rgba(184,146,58,0.1);
}
.about-quote {
font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
font-size: 1.6rem;
font-weight: 300;
font-style: italic;
color: var(--white);
line-height: 1.5;
margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.about-cite {
font-size: 0.7rem;
letter-spacing: 0.2em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--gold);
}
/* AREAS */
#areas {
padding: 7rem 3rem;
background: #24241c;
}
.areas-intro {
max-width: 760px;
color: var(--light-stone);
font-size: 0.95rem;
line-height: 1.9;
margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.areas-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
gap: 1px;
background: rgba(184,146,58,0.15);
border: 1px solid rgba(184,146,58,0.15);
}
.area-card {
background: #24241c;
padding: 2rem;
}
.area-title {
font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
font-size: 1.35rem;
color: var(--white);
margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.area-list {
list-style: none;
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 0.65rem;
}
.area-list li {
border: 1px solid rgba(184,146,58,0.25);
color: var(--light-stone);
font-size: 0.75rem;
letter-spacing: 0.08em;
text-transform: uppercase;
padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
}
/* PROJECTS */
#projects {
padding: 7rem 3rem;
background: var(--charcoal);
}
.projects-mosaic {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
grid-template-rows: auto;
gap: 1px;
background: rgba(184,146,58,0.1);
margin-top: 3rem;
}
.project-tile {
background: var(--dark);
aspect-ratio: 4/3;
padding: 2rem;
display: flex;
align-items: flex-end;
position: relative;
overflow: hidden;
isolation: isolate;
cursor: pointer;
}
.project-tile:focus-visible {
outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
outline-offset: 4px;
}
.project-tile.tall {
grid-row: span 2;
aspect-ratio: auto;
}
.project-tile::after {
content: '';
position: absolute;
inset: 0;
z-index: 0;
background:
linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26,26,20,0.92) 0%, rgba(26,26,20,0.5) 48%, rgba(26,26,20,0.18) 100%),
linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(184,146,58,0.26), transparent 42%);
}
.tile-image {
position: absolute;
inset: 0;
z-index: -1;
width: 100%;
height: 100%;
object-fit: cover;
filter: saturate(0.85) contrast(1.05);
transform: scale(1.02);
transition: transform 0.45s ease, filter 0.45s ease;
}
.project-tile:hover .tile-image {
filter: saturate(1) contrast(1.08);
transform: scale(1.07);
}
.tile-content {
position: relative;
z-index: 1;
text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
}
.tile-tag {
font-size: 0.65rem;
letter-spacing: 0.2em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--gold);
margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.tile-title {
font-family: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif;
font-size: 1.1rem;
font-weight: 400;
color: var(--white);
}
.projects-cta {
margin-top: 3rem;
text-align: center;
}
.image-modal {
position: fixed;
inset: 0;
z-index: 1000;
display: grid;
place-items: center;
padding: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3rem);
background: rgba(26,26,20,0.42);
backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
-webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
opacity: 0;
visibility: hidden;
pointer-events: none;
transition: opacity 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
}
.image-modal.is-open {
opacity: 1;
visibility: visible;
pointer-events: auto;
}
.image-modal img {
max-width: 100%;
max-height: 92vh;
object-fit: contain;
}
.image-modal-close {
position: fixed;
top: 1rem;
right: 1rem;
width: 44px;
height: 44px;
border: 0;
background: transparent;
color: var(--white);
font: 300 2.5rem/1 'Barlow', sans-serif;
cursor: pointer;
}
.image-modal-close:focus-visible {
outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light);
outline-offset: 4px;
}
body.modal-open {
overflow: hidden;
}
/* CONTACT */
#contact {
padding: 7rem 3rem;
background: var(--dark);
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 6rem;
align-items: start;
}
.contact-info h2 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.contact-body {
font-size: 0.9rem;
color: var(--stone);
line-height: 1.8;
font-weight: 300;
margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.contact-detail {
display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1rem;
margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.contact-label {
font-size: 0.65rem;
letter-spacing: 0.2em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--gold);
width: 80px;
flex-shrink: 0;
padding-top: 2px;
}
.contact-value {
font-size: 0.9rem;
color: var(--light-stone);
font-weight: 300;
line-height: 1.6;
}
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.contact-form.is-submitted > :not(#form-success) {
display: none;
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.form-label {
font-size: 0.65rem;
letter-spacing: 0.2em;
text-transform: uppercase;
color: var(--stone);
}
.form-input {
background: var(--charcoal);
border: 1px solid rgba(140,134,120,0.3);
color: var(--cream);
padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-weight: 300;
outline: none;
transition: border-color 0.2s;
width: 100%;
}
.form-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.form-input::placeholder { color: var(--stone); opacity: 0.5; }
textarea.form-input { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-select {
background: var(--charcoal);
border: 1px solid rgba(140,134,120,0.3);
color: var(--cream);
padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
font-family: 'Barlow', sans-serif;
font-size: 0.9rem;
font-weight: 300;
outline: none;
width: 100%;
cursor: pointer;
-webkit-appearance: none;
appearance: none;
}
/* FOOTER */
footer {
background: var(--charcoal);
border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,146,58,0.2);
padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: space-between;
}
.footer-logo {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
}
.footer-logo-image {
display: block;
width: 190px;
max-width: 48vw;
height: auto;
object-fit: contain;
}
.footer-copy {
font-size: 0.75rem;
color: var(--stone);
letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.footer-loc {
font-size: 0.75rem;
color: var(--stone);
letter-spacing: 0.1em;
display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-loc::before {
content: '📍';
font-size: 0.8rem;
}
/* GOLD LINE DIVIDER */
.gold-line {
width: 40px; height: 1px;
background: var(--gold);
margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
@keyframes fadeUp {
from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes heroZoomFade {
0% {
opacity: 0;
transform: scale(1.12);
}
1.5% {
opacity: 1;
}
19.5% {
opacity: 1;
}
21.5% {
opacity: 0;
transform: scale(1);
}
100% {
opacity: 0;
transform: scale(1);
}
}
.hero-content > * {
animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease both;
}
.hero-content > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.hero-content > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.hero-content > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.hero-content > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.55s; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
nav {
padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
flex-wrap: wrap;
gap: 1rem;
}
.nav-links {
order: 3;
width: 100%;
justify-content: center;
gap: 1.25rem;
}
.nav-cta {
padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
}
#hero {
min-height: auto;
padding: 11rem 1.5rem 4rem;
align-items: flex-start;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 3rem;
}
.hero-stats {
position: static;
width: 100%;
flex-direction: row;
justify-content: space-between;
gap: 1rem;
text-align: left;
padding-top: 2rem;
border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,146,58,0.2);
}
#services,
#areas,
#projects {
padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
}
#about,
#contact {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
gap: 3rem;
padding: 5rem 1.5rem;
}
.projects-mosaic {
grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}
.areas-grid {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
footer {
padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
flex-direction: column;
gap: 0.75rem;
text-align: center;
}
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
nav {
position: sticky;
top: 0;
padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
justify-content: space-between;
text-align: left;
gap: 0.75rem;
}
.nav-logo {
width: auto;
flex: 1;
min-width: 0;
justify-content: flex-start;
}
.logo-image {
width: min(46vw, 155px);
}
.nav-toggle {
display: flex;
flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-links {
display: none;
order: 3;
width: 100%;
flex-direction: column;
align-items: stretch;
gap: 0;
padding-top: 0.75rem;
border-top: 1px solid rgba(184,146,58,0.18);
}
nav.is-open .nav-links {
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<p class="hero-eyebrow">Craftsmanship matters.</p>
<h1>Building <em>Exceptional</em><br>Homes Across<br>London</h1>
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<h2 style="margin-bottom:1.5rem;">London-Based<br>Construction Experts</h2>
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<p class="about-body">R Craft Construction LTD is a Watford-based building contractor with over a decade of experience delivering high-quality domestic building and refurbishment projects across Watford, London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and surrounding areas. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern building techniques to exceed client expectations on every project.</p>
<p class="about-body">Our fully qualified team handles everything from initial planning through to final handover, providing a single point of contact and complete accountability throughout.</p>
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<p style="font-size:0.85rem;color:var(--stone);margin-bottom:1.25rem;letter-spacing:0.05em;">See our full portfolio on Instagram</p>
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<h2>Builders Serving Watford, London & Nearby Areas</h2>
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<p class="areas-intro">Based in Watford, R Craft Construction works across local Hertfordshire towns, North and West London, selected South West and East London areas, Bedfordshire, and project locations further out by arrangement. We regularly support homeowners looking for builders for extensions, refurbishments, structural works, and groundworks near Watford and across the London commuter belt.</p>
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<li>Pinner</li>
<li>Rickmansworth</li>
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<li>Radlett</li>
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<li>Brentford</li>
<li>Chiswick</li>
<li>Acton</li>
<li>Hammersmith</li>
<li>Battersea Park</li>
<li>Walthamstow</li>
<li>Harrow</li>
<li>Barnet</li>
<li>Edgware</li>
<li>Finchley</li>
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<h3 class="area-title">Wider Coverage</h3>
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<li>Dunstable</li>
<li>Hitchin</li>
<li>Stevenage</li>
<li>Uxbridge</li>
<li>Enfield</li>
<li>Twickenham</li>
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<h2 style="margin-bottom:1.5rem;">Start Your Project Today</h2>
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<p class="contact-body">Ready to transform your property? We offer free, no-obligation quotations and site visits across Watford, London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and selected wider areas. Get in touch and we will respond within 24 hours.</p>
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<span class="contact-label">Location</span>
<span class="contact-value">Based in Watford<br>Serving Ealing, Brentford, Chiswick, Battersea Park, Walthamstow, Harrow, Barnet, Bushey, St Albans, Luton, Harston (Cambridgeshire), and nearby areas</span>
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<span class="contact-value">Monday – Saturday<br>7:00am – 6:00pm</span>
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