CEF - WIM Reviews 28

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

Units 1&2 Maple Ind Park, Cobham Road, BH21 7RS Wimborne, Ferndown Industrial Estate, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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About CEF - WIM

Written by the company

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

  • Units 1&2 Maple Ind Park, Cobham Road, BH21 7RS, Wimborne, Ferndown Industrial Estate, United Kingdom

  • 01202 861247

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Next day delivery having missing items

Next day delivery having missing items, very expensive parts, and staff act like they don’t care.

15 April 2026
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Reply from CEF - WIM

Thank you for your review Benjamin.

We apologise that on this occasion we have not provided you with an acceptable level of service.

Our customer services team will be in contact with you.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good service to DIY or trade

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.

15 November 2025
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Reply from CEF - WIM

Thank you very much for your review Peter.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick on-line system

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

26 June 2025
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Reply from CEF - WIM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have had a good working relationship…

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

29 November 2024
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Reply from CEF - WIM

Thank you very much for your review Matt.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chris was such an incredible help to someone who knows nothing about boilers

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.

25 October 2024
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Reply from CEF - WIM

Thank you very much for your review Jasmine.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect service

Perfect service, good price

6 June 2024
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Reply from CEF - WIM

Thank you very much for your review Mr Palmer.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Appalling customer service

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.

19 February 2024
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Reply from CEF - WIM

Thank you for your review and feedback Charlie.

We are extremely sorry that on this occasion we have not provided you with an acceptable level of service, please accept our sincere apologies.

I am afraid no contact details are provided against this review and your order number is not noted for me to obtain, so we are unable to get in contact with you by phone or email, please could you e-mail customerservices@cef.co.uk with your contact details and that this is in reference to a Trustpilot review and one of our team will contact you by return to discuss this issue.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's always a pleasure to deal with.

It's always a pleasure to deal with the Wimborne Branch.

They are very professional, very helpful, always competitive and buoyant.

6 February 2024
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Reply from CEF - WIM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Martin.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff

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.

25 January 2024
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Reply from CEF - WIM

Thank you very much for your review Allan.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional, competitive service.

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.

19 April 2023
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Reply from CEF - WIM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Martin.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I received a telephone call to say that…Good news Bad news Good news

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.

22 August 2022
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Reply from CEF - WIM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Zena.

A member of our CEF team will be in contact with you.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always a great service

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

10 July 2022
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Reply from CEF - WIM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Martin.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

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