New Jersey cost guide
French Drain cost in New Jersey
Quick answer
French Drain in New Jersey costs an estimated $10 - $35 per linear ft. That is 1% above the national average, because landscaping workers in New Jersey earn $20.82 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per linear ft)
- $10 - $35
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #21 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in New Jersey: $510 - $1,770 (50 linear feet at per linear ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects french drain prices in New Jersey
- 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: New Jersey landscaping wages are 1% above the national average, and labor is about 55% of this job's price.
How New Jersey compares
French Drain companies in New Jersey
Other landscaping costs in New Jersey
- Lawn Mowing$45 - $72
- Lawn Fertilization$66 - $100
- Yard Cleanup$130 - $410
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$41 - $77
- Gardener$36 - $66
- Tree Removal$410 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$1.01 - $2.02
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$605 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$715 - $3,050
- Landscaping Installation$3,050 - $16,200
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $66
- Landscape Lighting$81 - $305
- Xeriscaping$5.05 - $20
- Snow Removal$31 - $71
- Commercial Lawn Care$815 - $1,650
French Drain cost in New Jersey: common questions
How much does french drain cost in New Jersey?
About $10 - $35 per linear ft. The US range is $10 - $35 (HomeGuide).
Is french drain more expensive in New Jersey than average?
New Jersey ranks #21 of 51 for landscaping wages, so french drain runs 1% above the national average.
What affects french drain prices in New Jersey?
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 New Jersey?
Local Landscaping lists 7 businesses offering this service in New Jersey, including in Newark, Woodbridge, Toms River, North Bergen and 3 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 New Jersey by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.