CEF - FHM Reviews 25

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

6 Fleming Close, PO15 5SB Fareham, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always helpful at front of desk. They have a great team at Fareham. Andrew always goes the extra mile.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Item purchased on line due to being non stocked locally. However item was faulty but local store helped out (April at Fareham) with replacement, first class support!!

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I believe CEF Fareham is fantastic. Whenever I need something urgently, they always assist me promptly. Their in-store pricing is better than online, and they consistently go above and beyond to hel... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy website to navigate and when the order delivered to store you get a phone call to say items are in store and ready for collection. Branch staff are always polite and extremely helpful.

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Company details

  1. Electrical Wholesaler
  2. Cable Company
  3. Electrical Appliance Wholesaler
  4. Lighting Wholesaler
  5. Screw Supplier
  6. Solar Energy Equipment Supplier

About CEF - FHM

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

  • 6 Fleming Close, PO15 5SB, Fareham, United Kingdom

  • 01489 583144

4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always helpful at front of desk

Always helpful at front of desk. They have a great team at Fareham. Andrew always goes the extra mile.

April 2, 2026
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review Dave.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No problem

Description, Part Number and Specification of the Ceiling Pull Switch were clear. Packaging was good and the goods arrived un-battered. Delivery was punctual.

October 1, 2025
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review Richard.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

When returning items bloody pain

When returning items bloody pain
Order materials in advance for large works then as the 30 days has gone will not return even when item damaged before box opened
Staff very helpful but seems it’s the Citys system will be reviewing my options before another large job

July 16, 2025
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback.

We apologise that 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 5 out of 5 stars

Extended assistance provided

Item purchased on line due to being non stocked locally.
However item was faulty but local store helped out (April at Fareham) with replacement, first class support!!

January 27, 2025
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Fareham Store is the best

I believe CEF Fareham is fantastic. Whenever I need something urgently, they always assist me promptly. Their in-store pricing is better than online, and they consistently go above and beyond to help. Ross and Ashley, in particular, have been incredibly helpful and always go the extra mile for me.

The only downside is their online service. The customer service department for online orders over the phone has been disappointing

January 17, 2025
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Tamara.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All in time and good

All in time and good, thank you

November 28, 2024
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review Konrad.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Branch support is second to none

Branch support is second to none, Jason and his team at Fareham / Segensworth CEF are a credit to CEF. Always helpful wealth of knowledge too. Well done guys keep it up.

October 14, 2024
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service from our account manager (Ross Dyer), Helpful and informative. Timely Deliveries. One of our best suppliers

July 8, 2024
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good service, friendly staff, no problems

A good service with most things in stock and if not then next day delivery free to store location is nice. Always friendly staff

June 4, 2024
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Kevin.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Online purchase

Great service and delivered on time hassle free

May 15, 2024
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review Craig.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellant

On tome and quality products.

October 13, 2023
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review Alan.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Local rep

Local rep, Ross Dyer and his team are well versed in there products and genuinely helpfull. Even the delivery driver is happy and cheerful
Well done all, keep up the good work

September 15, 2023
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Expensive, Poor customer service, not user friendly online purchasing

I have used CEF now for around 3 years. I don’t think I have ever had a good experience with them. From constantly delivering the wrong materials to jobs. Charging me for items I never picked up. Just this week I was forced to use them to purchase a part I was desperate for online. I ordered it with a next day delivery option… 1 week later, nothing.. I checked today and the order had been cancelled!
I’ve been constantly frustrated throughout my experience of CEF… and what’s crazy is that they are the most expensive wholesalers I’ve used! Expensive, poor customer service, terrible online purchasing system… that’s my reviews.

August 12, 2023
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you for your review and feedback.

We apologise we have not provided you with an acceptable level of service.

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

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent and easy ordering and…

Excellent and easy ordering and delivery service. Must be a business model other wholesalers want to be able to deliver.

July 30, 2023
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Marcus.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy on line ordering. Helpful branch staff

Easy website to navigate and when the order delivered to store you get a phone call to say items are in store and ready for collection. Branch staff are always polite and extremely helpful.

April 24, 2023
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you very much for your review and feedback David.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This delivery was ok however …

This delivery was ok however …

When I tried to return previously ordered items to local CEF store I had one problem after another. Poor attitude culminating in them refusing to take items back that I’d done a click and collect from other local store.

April 18, 2023
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Reply from CEF - FHM

Thank you for your review and feedback Steve.

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)

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