North Carolina cost guide
French Drain cost in North Carolina
Quick answer
French Drain in North Carolina costs an estimated $9.65 - $34 per linear ft. That is 3% below the national average, because landscaping workers in North Carolina earn $19.04 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per linear ft)
- $9.65 - $34
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -3%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #37 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in North Carolina: $480 - $1,690 (50 linear feet at per linear ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects french drain prices in North Carolina
- 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: North Carolina landscaping wages are 3% below the national average, and labor is about 55% of this job's price.
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French Drain companies in North Carolina
Other landscaping costs in North Carolina
- Lawn Mowing$42 - $67
- Lawn Fertilization$63 - $97
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $380
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$38 - $71
- Gardener$33 - $61
- Tree Removal$380 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.97 - $1.94
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.78 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$580 - $1,950
- Landscape Design$660 - $2,850
- Landscaping Installation$2,900 - $15,500
- Paver Patio$9.71 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $63
- Landscape Lighting$78 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.86 - $19
- Snow Removal$29 - $67
- Commercial Lawn Care$760 - $1,500
French Drain cost in North Carolina: common questions
How much does french drain cost in North Carolina?
About $9.65 - $34 per linear ft. The US range is $10 - $35 (HomeGuide).
Is french drain more expensive in North Carolina than average?
North Carolina ranks #37 of 51 for landscaping wages, so french drain runs 3% below the national average.
What affects french drain prices in North Carolina?
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 North Carolina?
Local Landscaping lists 17 businesses offering this service in North Carolina, including in Charlotte, Raleigh, Dunn, Fairview and 8 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 North Carolina by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.