John, Paul and the team down in the Darlington Branch make ordering kit and getting technical assistance (when required) a breeze! Never an issue getting hold of them and always happy to help. 5* serv... See more
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Delivered to Darlington store when forecast. Product excellent value and exactly what I needed. The bonus was the free hot chocolate while we waited for preceding customers to be served!
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I ordered a new heat resistant light for above my log burner! It arrived the next day! Very good service!
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Excellent customer service, went above and beyond gave me advice to select correct cables and order other items needed to complete a job in a specific timescale.
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- Electrical Wholesaler
- Cable Company
- Electrical Appliance Wholesaler
- Lighting Wholesaler
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- Solar Energy Equipment Supplier
About CEF - DGN
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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 4, Meynell Road, DL3 0QR, Darlington, United Kingdom
- 01325 356333
4.5
Excellent
16 reviews
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Ordered 1 day delivered the next.
January 26, 2026
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Had what i needed to purchase
Had what i needed to purchase. Delivery was prompt. Good service
November 28, 2025
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review Eddie.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
5 star service
Excellent customer service, went above and beyond gave me advice to select correct cables and order other items needed to complete a job in a specific timescale.
August 27, 2025
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Seamless delivery and pick up
July 16, 2025
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review Paul.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Very good delivery service!
I ordered a new heat resistant light for above my log burner! It arrived the next day! Very good service!
April 11, 2024
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review Hazel.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great service very helpful.
March 5, 2024
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review Anthony.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Goods arrived on time.
December 18, 2023
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review Paul.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Exactly what was predicted
Delivered to Darlington store when forecast. Product excellent value and exactly what I needed. The bonus was the free hot chocolate while we waited for preceding customers to be served!
December 4, 2023
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Timothy.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
responce time and order complete easy…
responce time and order complete easy transaction
October 20, 2023
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
CEF Darlington 5*
John, Paul and the team down in the Darlington Branch make ordering kit and getting technical assistance (when required) a breeze! Never an issue getting hold of them and always happy to help. 5* service.
July 26, 2023
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Chris.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Friendly staff good service
May 15, 2023
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review John.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Good quality item
Good quality item, delivered promptly, and best price available, many thanks!
February 21, 2023
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
i would like to give a special mention…
i would like to give a special mention regarding all the staff at this branch for there excellent service they provide us even down to the delivery driver who attends to our needs very promptly
thanks again from paula barry office manager
March 4, 2022
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
have dealt with darlington branch for a…
have dealt with darlington branch for a number of years now also can i mention paul english who works there he has great product knowledge and is an asset to the company well done
February 28, 2022
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Craig Wilson.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Courteous efficient service.
I was very impressed with the service from Jonathan Crosby in the Darlington Store on Friday 29/10/2021. Because of this I returned the following week to buy goods from the "Just the Job issue." I am also happy with the price of the goods.
November 5, 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from CEF - DGN
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Mrs Pauline Welsh.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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