South Carolina cost guide
French Drain cost in South Carolina
Quick answer
French Drain in South Carolina costs an estimated $9.38 - $33 per linear ft. That is 6% below the national average, because landscaping workers in South Carolina earn $18.04 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per linear ft)
- $9.38 - $33
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -6%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #44 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in South Carolina: $470 - $1,640 (50 linear feet at per linear ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects french drain prices in South 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: South Carolina landscaping wages are 6% below the national average, and labor is about 55% of this job's price.
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French Drain companies in South Carolina
Other landscaping costs in South Carolina
- Lawn Mowing$40 - $64
- Lawn Fertilization$61 - $94
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $360
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$36 - $67
- Gardener$31 - $58
- Tree Removal$365 - $1,100
- Sod Installation$0.95 - $1.90
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.61 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$565 - $1,900
- Landscape Design$630 - $2,700
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,100
- Paver Patio$9.49 - $16
- Retaining Wall$33 - $62
- Landscape Lighting$76 - $285
- Xeriscaping$4.75 - $19
- Snow Removal$27 - $64
- Commercial Lawn Care$730 - $1,450
French Drain cost in South Carolina: common questions
How much does french drain cost in South Carolina?
About $9.38 - $33 per linear ft. The US range is $10 - $35 (HomeGuide).
Is french drain more expensive in South Carolina than average?
South Carolina ranks #44 of 51 for landscaping wages, so french drain runs 6% below the national average.
What affects french drain prices in South 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 South Carolina?
Local Landscaping lists 20 businesses offering this service in South Carolina, including in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Columbia, Spartanburg and 5 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 South Carolina by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.