Electrician Prices in Cairo 2026 — Faults, Lighting and Wiring

Electrician prices — indicative table

These are ranges for comparison, not a fixed tariff, and they generally cover labour — cable, switches, breakers and light fittings are charged on top.

One piece of advice: electrical is not the category to shop for the cheapest quote. The gap between a good electrician and a cheap one can be years off the life of your wiring — or a fire.

Check these yourself before calling anyone

• Look at the consumer unit. If a breaker has tripped, reset it. If it trips straight back — stop. There's a fault on that circuit and it needs a professional.
• Whole flat dark? Ask a neighbour. If the building is out, the problem isn't yours.
• One socket dead? Try a different appliance in it first — the fault may be the appliance, not the socket.
• Breaker trips whenever you switch on one particular appliance? You've just diagnosed it yourself. Tell the electrician — it saves paid investigation time.
• Unplug appliances one at a time and see which one lets the breaker hold. That single fact can halve the visit.
• But: don't open the consumer unit cover, don't touch exposed wiring, and don't attempt to repair a socket yourself, however simple it looks. That isn't where you save money.

What drives an electrician's price

• The type of job — fitting a light is one thing; tracing a hidden fault across a whole circuit is another. Diagnosis is the expensive part, not the installation.
• Chasing walls — if a new conduit means cutting into plaster, there's making-good work afterwards and it's billed.
• Materials — decent copper cable and genuine breakers cost more, and are cheaper over time. Ask for the brand.
• Age of the building — old wiring, aluminium conductors and perished joints make every job slower and riskier.
• Height — a fitting on a high ceiling, or one needing scaffolding, is an extra.
• Emergencies — nights and holidays cost more. Fair enough, but it should be said beforehand.

Safety first — warning signs you must not ignore

• A socket or switch that gets hot, or shows scorch marks — unplug it and call an electrician. That's overheating, and it's how fires start.
• A smell of burning plastic with no obvious source — switch off the main breaker and don't wait until morning.
• A breaker that keeps tripping. The breaker trips to protect you; that's its job. The genuinely dangerous "fix" is fitting a larger one — that doesn't solve anything, it disables the safety device and lets the cable heat up until it ignites. If an electrician offers you that, show him the door.
• A slight shock from the water heater, the washing machine or a tap — that usually means there's no proper earth. This is not "just how it is"; it's dangerous and it's fixable.
• Exposed wires or joints wrapped in tape — a temporary bodge that became permanent. Get it done properly.
• One cable feeding the AC, washing machine and heater off the same circuit — heavy appliances need their own runs and their own breakers.

What to ask before you agree

• Does the price include materials or is it labour only? If materials are on you, can I see the receipt?
• Is the diagnostic visit chargeable, and is it credited against the repair if I go ahead?
• How long is the work guaranteed?
• Does the flat have a proper earth? If not, what can be done about it?
• For rewiring: what cable size will you use, and why? (A good electrician answers instantly.)
• Will you clear up, and who is responsible for making good after any chasing?

Eidak: find someone near you, and compare before you pay

"Electrician near me" on Google gives you adverts, not reviews. On Eidak you post the job with a description and photos, electricians in your area send offers, and you see each one's rating and past work before choosing.

And you don't pay up front. The money is held in escrow until you've tested the lights and sockets and confirmed everything works. Minimum task value is 200 EGP, Eidak adds 10% on top of the bid, and the electrician receives 100% of what they bid.

If you forget to confirm once the work is done, escrow auto-releases after 24 hours — the system is designed to be fair to both sides, not just one.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician cost in Cairo?

It depends on the job. Fixing an electrical fault runs roughly 200–600 EGP, fitting a light or chandelier 150–400 EGP, running a new circuit 400–1,200 EGP, and installing a consumer unit 600–1,500 EGP. These are indicative and generally cover labour, not materials.

Why does my breaker keep tripping?

Usually too much load on one circuit, a short in a specific appliance, or a damaged cable. Unplug appliances one at a time and see which one lets the breaker hold — that saves diagnostic time. Critically: do not "solve" it by fitting a bigger breaker. The breaker trips to protect you from a fire; upsizing it removes that protection and leaves the cable to overheat.

How much does fitting a chandelier cost?

Roughly 150–400 EGP, rising if the ceiling is high, the fitting is heavy and needs a special fixing, or there's no existing ceiling point and cable has to be run.

I get a small shock from the washing machine — is that normal?

No, and it's a genuine warning sign. It usually means there's no proper earth or there's a current leak. Unplug the appliance and get an electrician to check the earthing — this isn't something to postpone, especially with children in the house.

How do I find a good home electrician?

Look for real reviews on work similar to yours, not for the lowest price. Ask a few basic questions before they start (cable size, earthing, warranty) — the answers tell you a lot. On Eidak you see electricians' ratings and offers side by side before you commit to anyone.