CEF - KES Reviews 9

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

13, Latimer Road, W10 6RQ London, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The items I ordered were not as stated on the website. However returning the items was easy and no issues.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Two lads who served me were really helpful. “The big lad” left his lunch to provide fantastic product information and his colleague did some complicated returns. Massive thanks 🙏

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I went into CEF in Kensington today to buy a £4 bulb. I was charged "accidentally" £147.11 I now have to wait 3 to 5 days to get my money back. Meantime I have direct debits which will bounce. If I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The site was easy and clear, very competitive price in the market place. Delivery was quick even with there normal postal service. Good company. Marc

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About CEF - KES

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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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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The company online purchase experience and price was good.

The site was easy and clear, very competitive price in the market place.
Delivery was quick even with there normal postal service.
Good company.
Marc

8 April 2025
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Reply from CEF - KES

Thank you very much for your review Marc.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Two lads who served me were really…

Two lads who served me were really helpful. “The big lad” left his lunch to provide fantastic product information and his colleague did some complicated returns.
Massive thanks 🙏

7 March 2024
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Reply from CEF - KES

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Daniel.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Charged 30 times too much

I went into CEF in Kensington today to buy a £4 bulb. I was charged "accidentally" £147.11
I now have to wait 3 to 5 days to get my money back. Meantime I have direct debits which will bounce. If I hadn't checked my phone (as I paid with Apple Pay and you get a payment notification), i would have walked out of the stoor nonethewiser.

23 March 2023
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Reply from CEF - KES

Thank you for your review and feedback Paloma.

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

Our customer services team will be in contact with you.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spot on

Spot on, good price and good delivery

4 October 2022
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Reply from CEF - KES

Thank you very much for your review Michael.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My go-to electrical consumables supplier

CEF has been helping us source and deliver quality electrical components across the group Central London sites. With their outstanding customer service, attention to detail the Latimer Road Team is our number 1 choice for electricals.
Kat

31 January 2022
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Reply from CEF - KES

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Kat.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay away, very arrogant and rude staff

The branch is a disgrace to customer service.
Came as first customer at 7am to pick up an order, been told our trade Acc has been stoped as it was in debt, called our office to sort it out and after 30 min it was cleared. Came back to store and seen a lot of customers, so asked the guy stacking the shelves to pass the message to the manager who was dealing with my order at the begining, that it all was cleard, but was told he is in meeting and phone call, which was a lie as I could clearly see the manager. So been told to wait in queue, this is now 45 min in store. When I commented about bad customer service, I was called rude and manager had started aggressively shouting at me that I was wrong and all.
Eventually he told me, and he new that from the beginning, that they don't even have any of my items in stock anyway and it has to be ordered. So why I was been told to clear the account and pay for something if they don't even have items that I need for.
Absolutely waste of time, stay clear from this store, very arrogant and rude staff.

7 December 2021
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Reply from CEF - KES

Thank you for your review and feedback Evaldas.

I am afraid no contact details are provided against this review for us to be able to speak with you on this matter.

please could you e-mail customer.services@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

Well done Latimer Road CEF

Although it did take a while initially to get served, even though the store was quiet, the staff were very helpful and gave good advice, my second visit to pick up the items i ordered was really good, the staff were again helpful and polite.

22 November 2021
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Reply from CEF - KES

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Trevor.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

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