Very helpful and knowledgeable member of staff made ordering very simple for the fastest possible delivery.
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It's the first time I have used CEF hastings branch & it definitely won't be the last, one of the guys rang me to say my order was ready for collection, when l called in to pick it up l was served str... See more
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Very helpful staff, fast delivery.
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About CEF - HTG
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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
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The Ridge West St Leonards-on-Sea, TN37 7PJ, Hastings, United Kingdom
- 01424 755055
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Reply from CEF - HTG
Thank you very much for your review Kevin.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
It's the first time I have used CEF…
It's the first time I have used CEF hastings branch & it definitely won't be the last, one of the guys rang me to say my order was ready for collection, when l called in to pick it up l was served straight away & they even carried my order out to my van and loaded it, friendly, polite & very helpful would definitely recommend using this great local company, 5 stars from me.
13 December 2024
Reply from CEF - HTG
Thank you very much for your review Sue.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
CEF service was extremely good but would not recommend product…
CEF service was extremely good and helpful.However product was not disclosed as originating from France with initial language on electronic control panel in French. If you misread the initial language selection it seems impossible to recover English and then everything is in French. Wiring colour code also very confusing and CEF had to call manufacturer for explanation.
31 August 2024
Reply from CEF - HTG
Thank you for your review and feedback.
We apologise on this occasion we have not provided you with an acceptable level of service
Our customer services team will be in contact with you shortly.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Helpful and knowledgeable staff.
4 April 2024
Reply from CEF - HTG
Thank you very much for your review Keith.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
I ordered a Becker BT-7 thermostat
I ordered a Becker BT-7 thermostat as illustrated on your website and you sent me a Cotherm thermostat instead. The latter does not fit into my heater element properly, as a result of its shape, and it has to be set at a maximum to get any decent hot water.
VERY disappointed.
31 October 2023
Reply from CEF - HTG
Thank you for your review and feedback Jamie.
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)
Reply from CEF - HTG
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - HTG
Thank you very much for your review Maria.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Washroom downlighting
Very helpful and knowledgeable member of staff made ordering very simple for the fastest possible delivery.
22 December 2022
Reply from CEF - HTG
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Efficiency polite
7 November 2022
Reply from CEF - HTG
Thank you very much for your review Steve & Val.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
I had to wait a long time for a refund…
I had to wait a long time for a refund but staff were most helpful when a I told them of the delay
24 January 2022
Reply from CEF - HTG
Thank you very much for your review and feedback David Cook.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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