2026 guide · by unit condition
Red-brick apartment finishing cost in Egypt 2026
A unit handed over on red brick needs everything: electrical and plumbing rough-in chased into the walls, plaster on walls and ceilings, then the whole finish. The figures below come from Tashteeby's engine — real quantities at current Cairo market prices.
Finishing a 150 m² red-brick apartment at standard level costs about EGP 774,144 — EGP 5,161 per m². The same unit handed over plastered costs EGP 692,481: the gap is essentially the plastering (EGP 71,012) plus its supervision, and the job grows from 9–13 weeks to 12–16 weeks.
Cairo market prices · updated · incl. 15% engineering supervisionRed brick, plastered or semi-finished? The same unit in three conditions
The handover condition decides how much work comes before finishing: on red brick you still need the rough-in and the plaster; a plastered unit needs the rough-in; a semi-finished unit (plaster and rough-in done) goes straight to gypsum and tiling.
| Condition | Still to do | Total | Per m² | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red brick | Rough-in + plaster + finish | 774,144 | 5,161 | 12–16 weeks |
| Plastered | Rough-in + finish | 692,481 | 4,617 | 9–13 weeks |
| Semi-finished | Finish only | 536,933 | 3,580 | 7–10 weeks |
Plastering: quantities and cost
Plaster goes on in stages: a cement splash coat that bonds to the brick, dots and screeds to get the walls true, then the base and finish coats. The engine takes the wall area from the floor area (about 2.5 m² of wall per m² of floor) plus the kitchen and bathroom walls, and the ceilings at roughly the floor area.
| Item | Qty (m²) | Rate / m² | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splash, dots, screeds and wall plaster | 480 | 111 | 53,280 |
| Ceiling plaster | 143 | 124 | 17,732 |
| Plastering total | 71,012 |
Electrical and plumbing rough-in: before the plaster, not after
On a red-brick unit the electrical conduits and boxes and the supply and drain pipes are laid in chases in the brick before plastering, so they end up inside the wall. Do it the other way round and you break new plaster and pay twice.
| Trade | Cost |
|---|---|
| Electrical rough-in (cables, conduits, boxes, labour) | 46,601 |
| Plumbing rough-in and waterproofing (supply, drains, bathroom waterproofing, A/C drains) | 88,659 |
- Pressure-test the water pipes before the plaster closes over them.
- Mark and photograph the conduit routes before plastering — you'll need them when you fix wardrobes and A/C units.
- Fix appliance positions (A/C, water heater, washing machine, TV) before the rough-in so the points land where you need them.
A red-brick unit at each finish level
| Level | Total | Per m² |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | 707,609 | 4,717 |
| Standard | 774,144 | 5,161 |
| Luxury | 944,212 | 6,295 |
| Ultra | 1,176,337 | 7,842 |
The plaster barely changes with the level; what changes is everything after it — porcelain instead of ceramic, doors, aluminium and sanitary ware. See the levels compared in detail.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to plaster a 150 m² apartment?
Electrics first or plaster first?
Why is red brick so much dearer than semi-finished?
How long does finishing a red-brick unit take?
Do the figures include the kitchen and A/C?
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