I was looking for a replacement RF set for central heating and on searching CEF offered a very good deal. Placing the order was straight forward and delivery to the branch was good. I picked the item... See more
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Really helpful staff particularly the manger and assistant manager. They are always able to find unusual materials at the Newbury Branch
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I was served by very helpful knowledgable staff who were also friendly and sociable. The process of ordering the goods was very simple and they were deliver to my door inside the timescales Really c... See more
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First class service as always. Pretty much what every I need the next day, anywhere in the country. Amazing its like a well known delivery service for electricians
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Company details
- Electrical Wholesaler
- Cable Company
- Electrical Appliance Wholesaler
- Lighting Wholesaler
- Screw Supplier
- Solar Energy Equipment Supplier
About CEF - NEW
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We go above and beyond for our customers wherever and whenever you contact CEF, our focus is to help you.
CEF has a UK national network of 393 branches with electrical experts in-branch ready to help with friendly advice and support to allow you to get the job done. Established in 1951, CEF is privately owned and the business now extends to the USA, Canada, Ireland, Spain, and Australia.
CEF is the expert electrical wholesaler for professional electricians and contractors all over the UK.
Our ‘Same Day In-branch’ range of almost 3,000 electrical products is available in every branch. Our fully trained sales, technical, and service staff are ready to help.
Place online orders for next working day delivery at cef.co.uk from over 300 leading suppliers.
In-branch and online we offer the largest range of products, giving you access to more than 35,000 products.
Our online customer service team is available from 8am to 8pm via phone, email, or live web chat to offer advice and assistance with your queries.
By partnering with Trustpilot we welcome your feedback, helping us ensure your experience is the best it can be.
Stocklists of: Cables and Accessories/Cable Management/CCTV, Fire and Security/Data and Networking/Heating and Ventilation/Industrial Controls/Lamps and Tubes/Lighting Luminaires/Power Tools/Renewables/Switchgear and Distribution/Test Equipment/Tools, Fixings, and Workwear/Wiring Accessories
CEF - Your local Electrical Experts
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- Over 390 Stores Nationwide
- You'll be sure to find a CEF near you
- Next Day Delivery
- On all orders placed before 6pm
- Free Delivery
- Spend over £50 and get Free delivery to any mainland UK address or your nearest CEF store
- Reserve and Collect
- Reserve your products online and collect them from your nearest store
- Customer Service
- Our dedicated Customer Service team are available Mon - Fri 7.30am - 8pm
Contact info
2 Hambridge Road, RG14 5TQ, Newbury, United Kingdom
- 01635 521777
4.6
Excellent
26 reviews
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Really helpful staff particularly the…
Really helpful staff particularly the manger and assistant manager. They are always able to find unusual materials at the Newbury Branch
7 October 2025
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review Mark.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
First class service as always
First class service as always. Pretty much what every I need the next day, anywhere in the country. Amazing its like a well known delivery service for electricians
22 May 2025
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review Steve.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Excellent service
Had what I wanted in stock coupled with a quick delivery.......will use again
11 February 2025
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review Martin.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very good service at CEF
I was looking for a replacement RF set for central heating and on searching CEF offered a very good deal. Placing the order was straight forward and delivery to the branch was good. I picked the items up and the service given was very good, giving a very professional and friendly experience. Based on this I would recommend them.
7 January 2025
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review Rex.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Simple process
The ordering online, collection from my local branch was a simple process.
5 October 2024
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review Malcolm.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great service
Order was due Thursday so on off-chance (even though I hadn't received notification that it had been delivered to the store), that it had arrived I dropped by and the counter assistant was very helpful even though she hadn't sorted through the deliveries and was willing to look through everything and find it. As it happened that wasn't necessary as it was sitting on the counter :)
10 September 2024
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Neal.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Clueless and costly
These guys are supposed to be professionals with all the knowledge so when i was given totally incorrect information about what i needed for a small stand alone solar system it took the branch manager to step in and try and sort it out. Either employ people with knowledge or make sure they are not allowed to speak to customers about things that they don't understand.
28 May 2024
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you for your review and feedback Peter.
We apologise that on this occasion we have not provided you with an acceptable level of service.
A member of our CEF team will be in contact with you.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great for ordering online if not in…
Great for ordering online if not in stock at your local depot.
Placed an order online around 4pm and it was delivered to store the next morning at 0830.
Very helpful and very good website.
29 May 2024
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review and feedback David.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great service and lovely people
17 April 2024
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review Derek.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Exactly the item I needed…
Exactly the item I needed at a sensible price and easy collection. Perfect
31 December 2023
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review Stephen.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Had everything I needed in one visit.
18 December 2023
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review Richard.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
I was served by very helpful staff
I was served by very helpful knowledgable staff who were also friendly and sociable. The process of ordering the goods was very simple and they were deliver to my door inside the timescales Really can’t find a fault
20 November 2023
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great help from local branch (Newbury)
Great help from local branch (Newbury). Talked me through how to order to get quickest delivery. Delivery completed following day. Couldn't fault the whole process.
6 November 2023
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Robin.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review John.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
quick and easy purchase online and…
quick and easy purchase online and delivered ready for collection on time plus personal call from local depot when order came in
22 September 2023
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Howard.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
The shop and storage locations looked…
The shop and storage locations looked tidy and presentable. The person who served me seemed to know what he was doing and was very helpful.
1 September 2023
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Mr Kirkpatrick.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Online order easily completed
Online order easily completed. Delivery to local distributor in good time and well communicated.
Overall a great experience
3 February 2023
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Keith.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Easy to order and goods arrived on time.
6 December 2022
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review Hamish.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
outside Lights
Ordered outside wall lights. Good price excellent delivery and encountered no problems. Private customer.
11 December 2022
Reply from CEF - NEW
Thank you very much for your review Jennifer.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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