Ellis County guide
French Drain Cost in Texas (2026)
Published 2026-06-15
What French drains cost in Ellis County and North Texas — per linear foot pricing, Glenn Heights and Waxahachie examples, and what drives the quote.
Typical French drain costs in Texas (2026)
Per linear foot: approximately $24 – $94 depending on depth, access, and discharge.
Foundation perimeter (roughly 75 LF): $1,800 – $7,000
Full property drainage projects: $7,000+ for complex routing on clay
French drain cost in Ellis County
Ellis County homeowners — including Glenn Heights, Waxahachie, and Midlothian — typically pay $24 – $94 per linear foot for French drain installation, with a full foundation perimeter often quoted at $1,800 – $7,000. Clay excavation is harder than sandy soil, which pushes labor cost. Properties on the Dallas–Ellis border where runoff from uphill lots saturates clay are common candidates for perimeter drains alongside pier work.
French drain installation · Foundation repair in Glenn Heights
What affects your quote
- Linear footage and trench depth
- Clay excavation difficulty
- Discharge point (daylight, storm drain, dry well)
- Landscaping restoration
- Permits in some jurisdictions
French drains and foundation repair
On Ellis County clay, drainage is often recommended alongside or instead of pier work. A specialist can tell you whether water management alone will stabilize your home.
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