Well. It’s not often you get customer service like what I had with CEF. Chris Mills went above and beyond to resolve my issue which wasn’t even fulfilled at CEF. I ordered a boiler off Amazon which di... See more
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Units 1&2 Maple Ind Park, Cobham Road, BH21 7RS Wimborne, Ferndown Industrial Estate, GB
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Well. It’s not often you get customer service like what I had with CEF. Chris Mills went above and beyond to resolve my issue which wasn’t even fulfilled at CEF. I ordered a boiler off Amazon which di... See more
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Despite being just DIY, the response, delivery to local office and availability for collection was efficient and timely. The tracker did say my small switch was a 25kg parcel but that aside all went w... See more
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The man that served me in store was knowledgeable, helpful & polite and took his time to help me find what I needed. Unfortunately the product was not suitable but not through any fault of the server... See more
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Exceptional, competitive service and performance in every aspect of the Branch. The whole Team are a pleasure to deal with. Their product knowledge is also faultless.
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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
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Units 1&2 Maple Ind Park, Cobham Road, BH21 7RS, Wimborne, Ferndown Industrial Estate, United Kingdom
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Next day delivery having missing items, very expensive parts, and staff act like they don’t care.

Reply from CEF - WIM
Despite being just DIY, the response, delivery to local office and availability for collection was efficient and timely. The tracker did say my small switch was a 25kg parcel but that aside all went well.

Reply from CEF - WIM
Great Firm wonderful service, good team use them a lot,
Hombra Encantador

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Excellent service as always from the Guys in Wimborne.
Thank you!

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Quick, efficient and easy to use. Large variation of stock to choose from with next day delivery.

Reply from CEF - WIM
We have had a good working relationship with our local CEF branch for over 30 years, this is now supplemented by the excellent CEF online service and National Accounts department

Reply from CEF - WIM
Well. It’s not often you get customer service like what I had with CEF. Chris Mills went above and beyond to resolve my issue which wasn’t even fulfilled at CEF. I ordered a boiler off Amazon which did not come with its installation kit. Chris contacted the brand on my behalf and got me in touch with customer services, this has now resulted in the parts being ordered by CEF and it has resolved after the original company and brand were not helpful at all! Couldn’t have asked for better support. Will always recommend.

Reply from CEF - WIM
I purchased a Milwaukee compressor online for a specific job. The item arrived however was damaged/ faulty, after immediately contacting customer services they wouldn’t arrange collection and instructed that I must return it in person to a branch. The branch (Wimborne) wanted nothing to do with it however eventually accepted it. After the original promise of a quick refund I’m still waiting. Online Customer Service is appalling, unhelpful and difficult to even get a reply from.

Reply from CEF - WIM
It's always a pleasure to deal with the Wimborne Branch.
They are very professional, very helpful, always competitive and buoyant.

Reply from CEF - WIM
The man that served me in store was knowledgeable, helpful & polite and took his time to help me find what I needed. Unfortunately the product was not suitable but not through any fault of the server.

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Superb and top class support with vast knowledge that takes the pressure off organising equipment for projects

Reply from CEF - WIM
Exceptional, competitive service and performance in every aspect of the Branch.
The whole Team are a pleasure to deal with.
Their product knowledge is also faultless.

Reply from CEF - WIM
I received a telephone call to say that the item I had ordered had arrived at the store. I was impressed that they had telephoned. I went to the store and was told that the item was not available. Said that I had been phoned and was told I didn't phone you. Someone at the store did. It then took further time for this person to then find the item.

Reply from CEF - WIM
Always get a great service from the guys at my local branch , always helpful, and cheerful which helps out on a Monday morning , Supplied kit is always exactly as described too

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