Tennessee cost guide
French Drain cost in Tennessee
Quick answer
French Drain in Tennessee costs an estimated $9.52 - $33 per linear ft. That is 5% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Tennessee earn $18.56 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per linear ft)
- $9.52 - $33
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -5%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #40 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Tennessee: $480 - $1,670 (50 linear feet at per linear ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects french drain prices in Tennessee
- 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: Tennessee landscaping wages are 5% below the national average, and labor is about 55% of this job's price.
How Tennessee compares
French Drain companies in Tennessee
Other landscaping costs in Tennessee
- Lawn Mowing$41 - $66
- Lawn Fertilization$62 - $96
- Yard Cleanup$115 - $370
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$37 - $69
- Gardener$32 - $60
- Tree Removal$370 - $1,100
- Sod Installation$0.96 - $1.92
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.70 - $24
- Sprinkler System Installation$575 - $1,900
- Landscape Design$645 - $2,750
- Landscaping Installation$2,850 - $15,300
- Paver Patio$9.61 - $16
- Retaining Wall$34 - $62
- Landscape Lighting$77 - $290
- Xeriscaping$4.80 - $19
- Snow Removal$28 - $65
- Commercial Lawn Care$750 - $1,500
French Drain cost in Tennessee: common questions
How much does french drain cost in Tennessee?
About $9.52 - $33 per linear ft. The US range is $10 - $35 (HomeGuide).
Is french drain more expensive in Tennessee than average?
Tennessee ranks #40 of 51 for landscaping wages, so french drain runs 5% below the national average.
What affects french drain prices in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee?
Local Landscaping lists 22 businesses offering this service in Tennessee, including in Chattanooga, Franklin, Columbia, Memphis and 6 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 Tennessee by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.