Nebraska cost guide
French Drain cost in Nebraska
Quick answer
French Drain in Nebraska costs an estimated $10 - $35 per linear ft. That is about the national average, because landscaping workers in Nebraska earn $20.36 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per linear ft)
- $10 - $35
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- 0%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #25 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Nebraska: $500 - $1,750 (50 linear feet at per linear ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects french drain prices in Nebraska
- 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: Nebraska landscaping wages are about the national average, and labor is about 55% of this job's price.
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French Drain companies in Nebraska
Other landscaping costs in Nebraska
- Lawn Mowing$44 - $71
- Lawn Fertilization$65 - $100
- Yard Cleanup$125 - $400
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$40 - $75
- Gardener$35 - $65
- Tree Removal$400 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$1 - $2
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$600 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$700 - $3,000
- Landscaping Installation$3,000 - $16,000
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $65
- Landscape Lighting$80 - $300
- Xeriscaping$5 - $20
- Snow Removal$30 - $70
- Commercial Lawn Care$800 - $1,600
French Drain cost in Nebraska: common questions
How much does french drain cost in Nebraska?
About $10 - $35 per linear ft. The US range is $10 - $35 (HomeGuide).
Is french drain more expensive in Nebraska than average?
Nebraska ranks #25 of 51 for landscaping wages, so french drain runs about the national average.
What affects french drain prices in Nebraska?
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 Nebraska?
Local Landscaping lists 5 businesses offering this service in Nebraska, including in Lincoln, Omaha, Papillion and Blair. 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 Nebraska by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.