Cost guide
How much does french drain cost?
Quick answer
French Drain costs $10 - $35 per linear ft in the US (HomeGuide, 2026). It is most expensive in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, Washington and cheapest in Mississippi, West Virginia, Louisiana, following local landscaping wages.
- US range (per linear ft)
- $10 - $35
- Typical
- -
- Most expensive
- District of Columbia
- Cheapest
- Mississippi
Estimates compiled .
Cost calculator
Estimated cost in the US: $500 - $1,750 (50 linear feet at per linear ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects the price
- Length of the drain run and trench depth.
- Where the water discharges and whether a dry well or pump is needed.
- Soil type, roots and obstacles along the route.
- Restoring lawn or hardscape after trenching.
French Drain cost in every state
Highest to lowest. Open a state for its calculator and local companies.
US range from HomeGuide (2026); state estimates adjust the labor share by BLS landscaping wages. How the estimates work.
Other landscaping costs
- Lawn Mowing cost
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- Shrub & Hedge Trimming cost
- Gardener cost
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- Retaining Wall cost
- Landscape Lighting cost
- Xeriscaping cost
- Snow Removal cost
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French Drain cost: common questions
How much does french drain cost?
Nationally $10 - $35 per linear ft, according to HomeGuide. State estimates range from $8.86 - $31 in Mississippi to $11 - $39 in District of Columbia.
What affects the cost of french drain?
Length of the drain run and trench depth. Where the water discharges and whether a dry well or pump is needed. Soil type, roots and obstacles along the route. Restoring lawn or hardscape after trenching.
What should a french drain quote include?
Ask each company to put the discharge point, pipe and fabric used and how the lawn is restored in writing, and compare at least two or three quotes for the same scope.
Where is french drain cheapest?
Based on landscaping wages, the lowest estimates are in Mississippi ($8.86 - $31), West Virginia ($8.91 - $31), Louisiana ($8.94 - $31).