CEF - LEW Reviews 11

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

Unit 15, Chiltonian Industrial Estate, Manor Lane, SE12 0TX Hither Green, London, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team and very helpful. Top guys from Manager to the rest of the team. Best service, clean and very organised store.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent help in store at your Lewisham London branch. A very helpful customer advisor, nothing was too much trouble.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just wating on the delivary to be completed bit annoying due to need to signt the delivery off an doo busy to do so

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The only problem was a failure to notify me by email or text that the item was at the store location , I found out by calling CEF web number and being informed that it was at the store

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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 - LEW

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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 15, Chiltonian Industrial Estate, Manor Lane, SE12 0TX, Hither Green, London, United Kingdom

  • 020 8318 4216

4.1

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great team and very helpful

Great team and very helpful. Top guys from Manager to the rest of the team. Best service, clean and very organised store.

March 18, 2026
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Reply from CEF - LEW

Thank you very much for your review.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and trustworthy

Fast and trustworthy

December 4, 2025
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Reply from CEF - LEW

Thank you very much for your review.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, friendly and d efficient, thank you.

July 16, 2025
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Reply from CEF - LEW

Thank you very much for your review & feedback Steve.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute waste of time

Absolute waste of time. I setup a cash account selected the items on website as instructed paid for the order then I get an email that they can't process the order because it was made online and cancelled the order and am still waiting for my refund. They didn't even try to fix the issue just cancellation I ended up losing the job due to the delay in getting materials. 24/04/25 Just had a call from Hannah young CEF,no solution just pure attitude, very argumentative denying cef charged me without supplying goods yet I still haven't had my money back. I actually lost the job due to the delays and still waiting for my money. Disgraceful !!! UPDATE 29/4/25. still not got a refund or an admission that they charged me for the order even though they apparently cancelled the order there end. I have been through bank statements and can see amount as requested then debited and has not been returned I have sent proof of this and all they did was deny responsibility and shut down the complaint with no resolution. As of now I am having to seek legal advice to get my refund. Very sad big companies feel they have to behave like this. The customer service staff are just arrogant and not interested in offering a service there just opinionated, egotistical and argumentative even when the facts are staring them in the face. Awful service and over priced. Leave them alone there is plenty of cheaper wholesalers with better quality gear at a lower price that don't treat you like scum when you have a genuine complaint. It's stupid as a legal battle will cost them more as my bank statements show I have been charged and ot refunded. There arrogance clearly blinds them to common sense. The cs advisor that was inflicted on me was Hannah young AGAIN.

April 14, 2025
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Reply from CEF - LEW

Thank you for your review and feedback.

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)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent help in store at your…

Excellent help in store at your Lewisham London branch. A very helpful customer advisor, nothing was too much trouble.

February 14, 2025
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Reply from CEF - LEW

Thank you very much for your review Michael.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The only problem was a failure to…

The only problem was a failure to notify me by email or text that the item was at the store location , I found out by calling CEF web number and being informed that it was at the store

July 31, 2024
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Reply from CEF - LEW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Cliff.

Our customer services team will be in contact with you.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick just wating

Just wating on the delivary to be completed bit annoying due to need to signt the delivery off an doo busy to do so

May 7, 2024
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Reply from CEF - LEW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Clear comms and fast turnaround

Good clear communications and fast turnaround from order to delivery.

February 5, 2024
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Reply from CEF - LEW

Thank you very much for your review James.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Have used CEF more then once

Have used CEF more then once, service from my Lewisham depot is excellent. Polite helpful staff and fast delivery.

July 22, 2021
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Reply from CEF - LEW

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Dennis.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

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