Kansas cost guide
French Drain cost in Kansas
Quick answer
French Drain in Kansas costs an estimated $9.77 - $34 per linear ft. That is 2% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Kansas earn $19.49 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per linear ft)
- $9.77 - $34
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #31 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Kansas: $490 - $1,710 (50 linear feet at per linear ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects french drain prices in Kansas
- 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: Kansas landscaping wages are 2% below the national average, and labor is about 55% of this job's price.
How Kansas compares
French Drain companies in Kansas
Other landscaping costs in Kansas
- Lawn Mowing$42 - $69
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $98
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $385
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $72
- Gardener$34 - $63
- Tree Removal$385 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.98 - $1.96
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.86 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$590 - $1,950
- Landscape Design$675 - $2,900
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,700
- Paver Patio$9.81 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $64
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.91 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $68
- Commercial Lawn Care$775 - $1,550
French Drain cost in Kansas: common questions
How much does french drain cost in Kansas?
About $9.77 - $34 per linear ft. The US range is $10 - $35 (HomeGuide).
Is french drain more expensive in Kansas than average?
Kansas ranks #31 of 51 for landscaping wages, so french drain runs 2% below the national average.
What affects french drain prices in Kansas?
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 Kansas?
Local Landscaping lists 4 businesses offering this service in Kansas, including in Overland Park, Olathe, Lenexa and Lawrence. 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 Kansas by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.