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ARLINGTON DRAINAGE COST GUIDE

Drainage costs
in Arlington, TX

See local price ranges for French drains, downspout extensions, catch basins, grading and repairs, with the scope behind each number.

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ARLINGTON & DFW PRICING

Local costs, matched to the work.

Budget $2,800–$7,000 for a French drain project in Arlington. A straightforward buried downspout extension in DFW runs $300–$600 each. Use the scopes below to compare the job you actually need.

Budgeting ranges for Arlington and DFW drainage work. Your written estimate confirms the price.
Service & market	Planning cost	Scope to compare
French drain installationArlington	$2,800–$7,000per project	An installed French drain system. Length, depth and site complexity determine where a project falls.
French drain, by lengthDFW	$25–$60per linear foot	Installed drainage priced by length. Confirm whether inlets, hardscape work and finish restoration are additional.
Catch basins & surface drainageDFW	$1,000–$2,500per project	A surface collection project. Ask how many inlets, how much outlet pipe and what restoration the estimate includes.
Buried downspout extensionDFW	$300–$600per downspout	A buried PVC extension. Long runs, multiple connections or pavement crossings need a separate scope.
Channel drain installationDFW	$800–$2,000per project	Drainage at a patio, driveway or garage entry. Channel length and concrete work can change the total.
Yard grading & regradingDFW	$1,500–$5,000per project	Reshaping ground to improve runoff. Define the area, soil movement and turf restoration.
Combined yard drainageDFW	$3,500–$7,500per project	A project combining French drains and surface collection for more than one water problem.
Exterior foundation drainageDFW	$2,500–$8,000+per project	Exterior water management near the house. Structural foundation repairs are a different service.
Targeted drainage repairDFW	$500–$2,000per correction	An accessible connection, inlet, outlet or short failed section. A system replacement needs a broader estimate.
Underground solid drain pipeDFW	$20–$45per linear foot	An installed route for collected water. Major pavement work and difficult discharge arrangements are additional.
Stabilized erosion routeDFW	$1,500–$5,000+per project	A stone-lined runoff route or dry creek. The extent of excavation, stone and site access affects the price.

A “+” means larger or more difficult work can exceed the range. Project totals and per-foot rates describe different scopes; do not add both for the same work. Confirm permits, electrical work, concrete, disposal and landscape restoration in the written estimate.

PUT THE NUMBERS TO WORK

Two ways to sketch a starting budget

These examples use the planning ranges above. Site conditions and the included work can change the total.

80-FOOT FRENCH DRAIN

$2,000–$4,800

80 feet × $25–$60 per foot

A length-based starting point for a side-yard run. Check the proposed depth, inlets, outlet and finish work before treating it as a full project budget. The Arlington project range above covers a different mix of system lengths and site conditions.

TWO BURIED DOWNSPOUT EXTENSIONS

$600–$1,200

2 extensions × $300–$600 each

This assumes two straightforward extensions. Long runs, a shared outlet, trenching under concrete or changes to existing drains can change the estimate.

SIX COST FACTORS

What changes a quote on an Arlington property?

A narrow side yard, difficult clay excavation or a route through existing paving can push the work beyond a simple per-foot calculation.

The route and depth

Longer routes require more pipe and excavation. Deeper work changes soil handling, access, and the effort needed to restore the trench.

Inlets and connections

Catch basins, channels, downspout connections, cleanouts, and outlet fittings each add work. Their placement matters as much as the number.

Access to the work

A wide open lawn is different from a narrow fenced side yard. Equipment access, roots, utilities, and stored items can affect the installation method.

Concrete and other surfaces

Crossing a driveway or patio can mean saw cutting, removing material, installing the drain, and rebuilding the affected area.

The outlet

An accessible outlet with usable fall is simpler than a route that needs to travel around obstructions or address erosion at the receiving point.

Restoration

The scope should say what happens to excavated soil, sod, planting beds, gravel, or paving. Those details affect both the price and the finished result.

Cracked drain pipe exposed beside a replacement section.

REPAIR OR REPLACE?

A bigger project is not always necessary.

If the problem is confined to a damaged connection or a reachable blockage, a repair may preserve the rest of the system. If the original route has too little fall or no suitable outlet, cleaning it may not solve the problem.

Ask what the inspection has established, which parts can remain, and why the recommended work is needed. Compare alternatives by what they fix and what is included, rather than by the total price alone.

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Compare the same scope before comparing totals

The prices above help you plan an Arlington drainage project, but two estimates can include different work under the same service name. One French-drain proposal may include a complete outlet route and lawn restoration; another may list only the collection trench. A basin price may cover the box without the connection needed to empty it. We explain those boundaries in the scope so the number corresponds to a usable system rather than a component that still needs additional work.

Length-based pricing is most helpful when the route and installation conditions are defined. A line crossing a paved path adds a different task from extending the same pipe through open turf. Deeper excavation changes soil handling and can affect access around existing utilities. Several downspouts sharing a route also introduce junctions and different flow requirements. Use the per-foot figures to understand an order of magnitude, then compare the total installation scope instead of assuming every extra foot has identical work attached.

Investigation can prevent spending on the wrong improvement. A drain that needs a reachable blockage removed differs from a line with a damaged connection or an outlet that cannot empty. We discuss what the assessment has established before recommending replacement. When buried conditions remain uncertain, the written estimate should explain which findings could change the work and how those decisions will be handled. That is more useful than an artificially precise total based on conditions no one has yet checked.

Restoration deserves its own review. Confirm how excavated soil, disturbed sod, planting areas and paving will be handled, including the limits of finish repairs. Also check whether any design, testing or coordination is part of the price or a separate scope. The goal is to understand what will be complete when the quoted work ends. We can then discuss the property-specific estimate using the same collection points, route and finish expectations rather than comparing totals for different projects.

DRAINAGE QUESTIONS

Questions before you get started

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Are these fixed prices?

These are planning ranges. We confirm your price in a written estimate after the route, collection points, outlet and restoration are defined.

Why do project totals differ from length-based estimates?

Multiplying a per-foot rate by length gives a starting calculation. Inlets, site access, deeper excavation and finish work can add to the project total. Compare the full written scope as well as the pipe length.

Can I get a price from a photo?

Photos can help explain the problem and whether further inspection is needed. They usually cannot establish buried conditions, exact levels, or every access issue. Those details may need to be checked before the scope and price are confirmed.

What should a written estimate include?

The collection points, route, materials, outlet, access needs, and restoration. It should also identify exclusions and how unexpected buried conditions will be handled.

Does the estimate include landscaping repairs?

Check the described restoration rather than assuming every finish is included. Turf, soil, planting beds and paving should each be identified when affected, with the limits of the proposed repairs made clear.

How can I prepare for the estimate?

Describe where water appears, how long it stays, and any existing drains. Share the property location and mention narrow gates, paving, large roots, or other access constraints.

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