Utah cost guide
French Drain cost in Utah
Quick answer
French Drain in Utah costs an estimated $10 - $35 per linear ft. That is 1% above the national average, because landscaping workers in Utah earn $20.58 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per linear ft)
- $10 - $35
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- +1%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #23 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Utah: $500 - $1,760 (50 linear feet at per linear ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects french drain prices in Utah
- 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: Utah landscaping wages are 1% above the national average, and labor is about 55% of this job's price.
How Utah compares
French Drain companies in Utah
Other landscaping costs in Utah
- Lawn Mowing$44 - $72
- Lawn Fertilization$65 - $100
- Yard Cleanup$125 - $405
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$40 - $76
- Gardener$35 - $66
- Tree Removal$405 - $1,200
- Sod Installation$1.01 - $2.01
- Artificial Turf Installation$10 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$605 - $2,000
- Landscape Design$710 - $3,050
- Landscaping Installation$3,000 - $16,100
- Paver Patio$10 - $17
- Retaining Wall$35 - $65
- Landscape Lighting$80 - $300
- Xeriscaping$5.03 - $20
- Snow Removal$30 - $71
- Commercial Lawn Care$805 - $1,600
French Drain cost in Utah: common questions
How much does french drain cost in Utah?
About $10 - $35 per linear ft. The US range is $10 - $35 (HomeGuide).
Is french drain more expensive in Utah than average?
Utah ranks #23 of 51 for landscaping wages, so french drain runs 1% above the national average.
What affects french drain prices in Utah?
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 Utah?
Local Landscaping lists 5 businesses offering this service in Utah, including in Layton, Cedar City, Tooele, Hurricane and 1 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 Utah by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.