Pennsylvania cost guide
French Drain cost in Pennsylvania
Quick answer
French Drain in Pennsylvania costs an estimated $9.90 - $35 per linear ft. That is 1% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Pennsylvania earn $19.95 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per linear ft)
- $9.90 - $35
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #27 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Pennsylvania: $490 - $1,730 (50 linear feet at per linear ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects french drain prices in Pennsylvania
- 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: Pennsylvania landscaping wages are 1% below the national average, and labor is about 55% of this job's price.
How Pennsylvania compares
French Drain companies in Pennsylvania
Other landscaping costs in Pennsylvania
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $70
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $99
- Yard Cleanup$125 - $395
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $74
- Gardener$34 - $64
- Tree Removal$395 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$0.99 - $1.98
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.93 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$595 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$690 - $2,950
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,900
- Paver Patio$9.92 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $64
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $300
- Xeriscaping$4.96 - $20
- Snow Removal$30 - $69
- Commercial Lawn Care$790 - $1,600
French Drain cost in Pennsylvania: common questions
How much does french drain cost in Pennsylvania?
About $9.90 - $35 per linear ft. The US range is $10 - $35 (HomeGuide).
Is french drain more expensive in Pennsylvania than average?
Pennsylvania ranks #27 of 51 for landscaping wages, so french drain runs 1% below the national average.
What affects french drain prices in Pennsylvania?
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 Pennsylvania?
Local Landscaping lists 13 businesses offering this service in Pennsylvania, including in Erie, State College, West Chester, Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.