Storm Surges, Freezes, and Missed Jobs: How AI Is Saving Restorers Thousands

Restoration Pros Unplugged

Restoration Pros Unplugged
Storm Surges, Freezes, and Missed Jobs: How AI Is Saving Restorers Thousands
Jan 30, 2026 Season 1 Episode 53
Clinton James

Missed calls, slow follow-up, and storm surges can quietly kill your revenue.

In this episode of Restoration Pros Unplugged, Clinton James sits down with Nick D’Urbano, Co-Founder and CRO of Distance, to break down how restoration companies are using AI to capture more leads, handle overflow calls, and generate more jobs — without replacing their people.

Nick walks through real-world use cases for:

  • AI Voice to handle overflow and after-hours calls during storm surges
  • AI Chat to convert website visitors, Facebook leads, and form fills faster
  • AI Outbound to win back lost leads, collect reviews, and stay in front of commercial prospects

They also discuss why AI works best as a backup and multiplier for your intake team — especially when phones are ringing nonstop during freezes, floods, and major weather events.

Want to see how Distance works for your restoration company?
Book a demo directly with Nick here:
https://meetings.hubspot.com/nickdurbano/demo

Looking to generate more high-quality leads that turn into onsite visits and jobs?
Book a discovery call with the Water Restoration Marketing team:
https://waterrestorationmarketing.com/discovery-call/

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