Why You Must Never Skip a Water Survey
Skipping a geophysical survey might save you a little money today, but it is the biggest cause of dry wells and wasted investments.
Imagine building a house without a blueprint. That is exactly what happens when you hire a driller who skips the geological survey. A survey is the diagnostic scan of your land, and it is the most crucial step in the entire drilling process.
What does the survey do?
Using specialized electrical resistivity equipment, our geologists send signals into the ground. Different materials (like solid rock, clay, or water-bearing sand) resist electricity differently. By reading these signals, we can map out the underground layers.
This tells us three vital things:
1. Exactly where on your property we should drill.
2. How deep we need to go to hit the best water.
3. What kind of rock we will encounter, which dictates what kind of drilling rig we must use.
Saving you money in the long run
Without a survey, drilling is just a blind gamble. If a driller hits a dry spot, you still have to pay for the mobilization and the drilling time. By investing a small amount in a proper survey upfront, you virtually eliminate the risk of a dry well and secure your investment.