Straight answers on drainage pricing — real per-linear-foot ranges by drain type, what moves the number, and an instant calculator to ballpark your yard before we visit.
A french drain isn’t just a trench — most of the cost and all of the durability is in the parts you can’t see.
Typical installed ranges per linear foot in the North Texas / DFW area. Your number depends on length, depth, and access — these are starting points, not quotes.
| Type | Best for | Est. / linear ft |
|---|---|---|
| Standard french drain | Soggy yards, side-yard runoff | $30 – $55 |
| French + catch basins | Low spots, downspout zones | $40 – $70 |
| Channel / driveway drain | Driveways, patios, walkways | $60 – $100 |
The bids that skip filter fabric, cut the slope, or dump water two feet from where it pooled are the ones you pay for twice. Water is patient — it finds the weak install. Proper depth, a real outlet, fabric, and washed gravel cost a bit more up front and actually solve the problem. On a foundation-protecting drain, that’s not where you want to save.
Tell us your address and where the water pools. We assess it on-site and put a real price in writing — usually same day.
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A standard french drain typically runs about $30–$55 per linear foot installed; systems with catch basins or channel drains run higher. Length, depth, digging difficulty, and the outlet all move the number.
A typical 40–80 ft run lands in the four figures once proper materials, slope, and a real outlet are included. Use the calculator above for a ballpark, then get a free on-site quote for an exact price.
The durability is in the details — filter fabric, washed gravel, correct continuous slope, and a real outlet. DIY trenches that skip those silt up and fail in a season, and then you’re paying to redo it.
Bundling drainage and sod is efficient — we’re already on-site and restoring the surface anyway, so it often makes sense to fix the water and lay the new lawn in one visit.
No — it’s a ballpark to set expectations. Every yard drains differently, especially on clay. We give you an exact written price after a free on-site assessment.
