Staff gave a coordinated team effort to resolve our needs for urgent help Paul Drysdale Abacus lighting
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Expeditious in processing, despatching the order. Altrincham staff , served with a smile, no waiting around, offered advice. I’ll be back thank you.
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Great service by all the lads at the Alteincham branch, always happy to help.
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Really helpful team. Everyone so friendly and knowledgeable. Great range of products and top customer service too.
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About CEF - Altrincham Store
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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
Unit 1A Stag Industrial Estate, Atlantic Street, WA14 5DW, Altrincham, United Kingdom
- 0161 927 7340
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Staff gave a coordinated team effort to resolve our needs for urgent help
Paul Drysdale
Abacus lighting
1 October 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - Altrincham Store
Thank you very much for your review Paul.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Expeditious in processing
Expeditious in processing, despatching the order.
Altrincham staff , served with a smile, no waiting around, offered advice.
I’ll be back thank you.
16 June 2025
Reply from CEF - Altrincham Store
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - Altrincham Store
Thank you very much for your review Ade.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great service by all the lads at the…
Great service by all the lads at the Alteincham branch, always happy to help.
15 September 2023
Reply from CEF - Altrincham Store
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Charles.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - Altrincham Store
Thank you very much for your review Tim.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Highly recommend
Really helpful team. Everyone so friendly and knowledgeable.
Great range of products and top customer service too.
2 March 2022
Reply from CEF - Altrincham Store
Thank you very much for your review Vanessa.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - Altrincham Store
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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