Virginia cost guide
French Drain cost in Virginia
Quick answer
French Drain in Virginia costs an estimated $9.80 - $34 per linear ft. That is 2% below the national average, because landscaping workers in Virginia earn $19.60 an hour versus $20.33 nationally (BLS May 2025).
- Estimate (per linear ft)
- $9.80 - $34
- Typical
- -
- vs US average
- -2%
- Rank (1 = priciest)
- #29 of 51
Estimates compiled .
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Estimated cost in Virginia: $490 - $1,720 (50 linear feet at per linear ft)
Planning estimate only. Confirm with written quotes.
What affects french drain prices in Virginia
- 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: Virginia landscaping wages are 2% below the national average, and labor is about 55% of this job's price.
How Virginia compares
French Drain companies in Virginia
Other landscaping costs in Virginia
- Lawn Mowing$43 - $69
- Lawn Fertilization$64 - $98
- Yard Cleanup$120 - $390
- Shrub & Hedge Trimming$39 - $73
- Gardener$34 - $63
- Tree Removal$390 - $1,150
- Sod Installation$0.98 - $1.97
- Artificial Turf Installation$9.87 - $25
- Sprinkler System Installation$590 - $1,950
- Landscape Design$675 - $2,900
- Landscaping Installation$2,950 - $15,700
- Paver Patio$9.84 - $17
- Retaining Wall$34 - $64
- Landscape Lighting$79 - $295
- Xeriscaping$4.92 - $20
- Snow Removal$29 - $68
- Commercial Lawn Care$780 - $1,550
French Drain cost in Virginia: common questions
How much does french drain cost in Virginia?
About $9.80 - $34 per linear ft. The US range is $10 - $35 (HomeGuide).
Is french drain more expensive in Virginia than average?
Virginia ranks #29 of 51 for landscaping wages, so french drain runs 2% below the national average.
What affects french drain prices in Virginia?
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 Virginia?
Local Landscaping lists 11 businesses offering this service in Virginia, including in Virginia Beach, Alexandria, Lynchburg, Centreville and 4 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 Virginia by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 landscaping wage. Businesses listed here have not set or confirmed these prices.