Welding

Welding services in the Philippines: prices and what to send

Updated 4 November 2026

Welding work in the Philippines is quoted per job, and we found no per-job price list for this category. A welding machine itself costs approximately ₱3,350 to ₱5,400 according to sellers' websites in November 2026, which helps if you are deciding between buying a welder and hiring one. The quickest way to get a price for your job is a request on BlaBlaPrice.

What the price depends on

• the metal, its thickness, and whether it is steel, stainless steel or aluminium
• the dimensions and the number of joints, for example a gate or a railing of a given length
• whether the work is done on site, which means a call-out, or in the welder's workshop
• who supplies the metal, and whether coating or paint is needed after welding
• how urgent the job is

Certification and rules to check

Welders can be tested with a welder approval test, and welding courses often end with a national assessment. Assessment fees listed by one training school in Manila run from ₱2,234 for NC I to ₱3,723 for NC III. Ask whether your welder holds a certificate for the process you need, and whether a test weld can be shown for structural work. A contractor who undertakes construction work without a licence may face fines of ₱100,000 to ₱500,000, so ask for the licence on any structural job.

Climate and timing

Welding happens all year here, because the climate is hot all year with a wet and a dry season instead of winter and summer. Rain can delay outdoor jobs such as gates, railings and roof frames, so ask whether the welder can work under cover. Heat and humidity also make long shifts tiring, which matters when you set the deadline.

How it is bought in the cities

Welders in Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Cebu City and Davao City usually quote in pesos per job, sometimes with materials as a separate line. Give dimensions in centimetres or metres so the welder can estimate the length of weld. Ask whether the price includes a site visit, and whether the job is confirmed before you buy the metal.

What to write in your request

Say what needs welding, the metal type and thickness, and the length or size of the piece. Add whose metal it is, whether you need a site visit, the site address, your deadline and your budget in ₱. A photo of the broken or planned part saves a round of questions.

Through BlaBlaPrice you describe the job in your own words and add a photo. The AI reads the request, asks what is missing and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the Philippines, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Welders registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and answer in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. See also Construction & renovation and Finishing work.