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Rates and sources

What changes a French drain price?

It depends on the length, surface, access and outlet. A 50 ft yard drain has a national planning range of $850–$2,590 as of Oct 2026. Your price appears before contact details are requested.

Worked example: 80 ft yard French drain

Lawn, open access, pop-up outlet, terrain known and a 15% length allowance. As of Oct 2026.

Work	Low	Typical*	High
Yard French drain	$1,360	$2,602	$4,144
Pop-up surface outlet	$30	$58	$86
Total	$1,390	$2,660	$4,230

*Typical is the midpoint of the published low and high rate. Rates v1.0.0, checked 2026-10-26.

Sources

S&S Excavation — published Kansas City French drain rates (checked 2026-10-26)
HomeGuide — French drain cost (checked 2026-10-26)
HomeGuide — drainage system installation cost (checked 2026-10-26)
Ledge — catch basin estimating (checked 2026-10-26)
HomeGuide — cost to level or regrade a yard (checked 2026-10-26)
Richmond Retaining Wall Company — grading planning rates (checked 2026-10-26)

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