Cost Data · Updated June 2026

French Drain & Yard Drainage Cost in 2026

Aggregated price ranges across 2 U.S. cities, normalized to per project. National average for a typical project: $3,676–$8,721.

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National price range by project size

Low–mid–high cost in USD per project.

Small runSingle problem area, surface drain

$1,190–$2,804

ModeratePerimeter section + regrading

$3,172–$6,309

Full propertyWhole-home perimeter + sump

$7,137–$12,618

French Drain & Yard Drainage cost by city

Typical mid-tier project price range. Click a city for full local context, factors, and provider availability.

City	State	Small	Medium	Large	Local page
Charlotte	NC	$1,410–$3,952	$3,760–$8,892	$8,460–$17,784	Charlotte →
Raleigh	NC	$1,347–$3,800	$3,592–$8,550	$8,082–$17,100	Raleigh →

What drives french drain & yard drainage cost up or down

•Linear footage
•Interior vs. exterior
•Trench depth
•Sump pump tie-in

Methodology

Cost ranges on this page reflect typical pricing for french drain & yard drainage projects across the 2 U.S. metro markets where Hire Local Crew operates. Numbers are normalized to per project and represent the 25th–75th percentile of recent project quotes (the middle 50% of jobs).

Per-city variation (±12%) reflects local labor cost differences, materials availability, and permit complexity. Numbers exclude high-end custom work (top 10%) and extreme low-end DIY-adjacent jobs (bottom 10%) so the ranges are representative of typical homeowner experience.

For a precise estimate on your specific project, request a free quote from a local provider via the city pages linked above. Data updated quarterly.

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