This is the question every client asks before booking. And it's the right question — because the honest answer is that a geophysical survey almost always costs less than the alternative.
The alternative is drilling blind. And drilling blind in the Philippines is expensive.
Before we talk about survey costs, you need to understand what you're protecting against. Well drilling costs in the Philippines vary by region, terrain, and depth — but general ranges from drilling contractors look like this:
| Depth | Typical Cost Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 20–40m | ₱50,000–₱100,000 | Shallow wells, good geology |
| 40–80m | ₱100,000–₱200,000 | Most common range in Visayas |
| 80–150m | ₱200,000–₱400,000 | Deep wells, hard rock |
| Dry hole | Full cost, zero return | Total loss — nothing recoverable |
A dry hole is not a partial failure. It is a total loss. You pay the full drilling cost and get nothing. The rig is demobilized. You start over — on a different spot, with the same uncertainty, unless you commission a survey this time.
For an MT resistivity survey with GPS fusion and a complete drill point report — the kind TriesAI delivers — factors affecting cost include site size, number of survey lines required, terrain accessibility, and whether the survey is conducted in the field by our team or processed remotely from your data.
For a specific quote for your site, contact us directly via WhatsApp. Every site is different and we'd rather give you an accurate number than publish a range that sets the wrong expectation.
The cost comparison that matters: The cost of a TriesAI MT survey is a fraction of the cost of a single dry hole. If a survey prevents even one incorrect drill location, it has paid for itself — with money left over.
If you already have a team in the field with a compatible PQWT S500 or ADMT AIDU 500 HT2 instrument, TriesAI's Remote Data Analysis service is the most cost-effective option. Your team acquires the data following our Field Acquisition Protocol. You send us the raw files. We process and return a complete signed report.
This removes mobilization entirely from the cost equation — making professional MT analysis accessible to survey teams anywhere in the Philippines.
One thing to watch for: Be cautious of very low-cost survey offers that don't include GPS fusion, anomaly mapping, or a written report. A set of raw MT profiles without interpretation is not a deliverable — it's raw data. What you need is a processed, signed, drill-ready report.
WhatsApp us your site location, approximate size, and target depth. We'll get back to you within 24 hours with a specific proposal.
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