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What drives the cost
- Trench length and depth, and how hard the soil is to dig
- Distance to a legal outlet, and the type of outlet needed
- Pipe type, gravel volume, fabric and cleanouts
- Access for equipment, and fences, irrigation or landscaping in the way
- Concrete, pavers or sod to remove and restore
- Hauling away excavated soil
- Permits, HOA review and utility locates
How to compare quotes
- Ask each contractor to describe where the water will go and what outlet they will use
- Compare the same scope: length of drain or pipe, number of inlets, and outlet type
- Ask what restoration is included (sod, concrete, beds, irrigation repairs)
- Ask who handles utility locates, permits and HOA approval
- Ask about warranty and what happens if the problem is not solved
About french drains
A perforated pipe in a gravel trench that collects water from saturated soil and carries it to an outlet. Read the full solution guide →
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