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Dry Well Installation Cost: In 2026
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A dry well collects stormwater and lets it soak slowly into the ground — fixing puddles and runoff. Here's the real 2026 cost.
THE SHORT ANSWER
The short answer
Dry well installation runs $1,200–$5,200 in 2026 (average $3,030; range $1,165–$5,139). Concrete versions run to $10,300. A typical job includes excavation, gravel and labor. French drains pair well with dry wells.
What it costs
A standard dry well runs $1,200–$5,200 installed. The average project runs about $3,030. Concrete dry wells run to $10,300. The excavation, gravel, geotextile and labor are the cost drivers. Larger capacity means more digging.
- Standard: $1,200–$5,200
- Average: ~$3,030
- Concrete: up to $10,300
- Typical job: $1,200–$6,000
Dry well vs French drain
A dry well is a point collector — stormwater goes in one spot and soaks down. A French drain is a line — it collects along a trench and moves water away. They work great together: French drain catches, dry well disperses.
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