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French Drain cost in Connecticut

Quick answer

French Drain in Connecticut costs an estimated $10 - $37 per linear ft. That is 5% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Connecticut earn $22.15 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).

Estimate (per linear ft)
$10 - $37
Typical
-
vs US average
+5%
Rank (1 = priciest)
#9 of 51

Estimates compiled .

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Estimated cost in Connecticut: $520 - $1,840 (50 linear feet at per linear ft)

Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.

What affects french drain prices in Connecticut

  • 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.
  • Local labor costs: Connecticut landscaping wages are 5% above the national average, and labor is about 55% of this job's price.

How Connecticut compares

StateEstimate (per linear ft)
Alaska$11 - $37
Colorado$11 - $37
Minnesota$11 - $37
Connecticut$10 - $37
Oregon$10 - $37
New Hampshire$10 - $37
New York$10 - $37
United States$10 - $35

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French Drain cost in Connecticut: common questions

How much does french drain cost in Connecticut?

About $10 - $37 per linear ft. The US range is $10 - $35 (HomeGuide).

Is french drain more expensive in Connecticut than average?

Connecticut ranks #9 of 51 for landscaping wages, so french drain runs 5% above the national average.

What affects french drain prices in Connecticut?

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.

How do I find french drain companies in Connecticut?

Local Landscaping lists 8 businesses offering this service in Connecticut, including in Hamden, New Haven, Danbury, Stamford and 1 more. Ask each for the discharge point, pipe and fabric used and how the lawn is restored.

Planning estimate: US range from HomeGuide (2026) adjusted for Connecticut by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.