They are always prepared to help you. Even if they cant find you a part, they would alwsys work with you to find the part or an alternative.
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No starter was included in the original delivery. After one telephone call the correct part was delivered a couple of days later. The tube was then fitter and worked as it should.
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As always CEF were prompt when I got in touch, prompt with the quote and helped me order online for the quickest resolution. Both in branch (Lincoln) and on line was an easy, experience.
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The staff are very helpful, however charging customers for orders on line to your branches is too much
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Company details
- Electrical Wholesaler
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- Electrical Appliance Wholesaler
- Lighting Wholesaler
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- Solar Energy Equipment Supplier
About CEF - LIN
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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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Moorland Industrial Estate, Tritton Road, LN6 7JW, Lincoln, United Kingdom
- 01522 682548
4.3
Excellent
14 reviews
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They are always prepared to help you
They are always prepared to help you. Even if they cant find you a part, they would alwsys work with you to find the part or an alternative.
April 1, 2026
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
No "starter".
No starter was included in the original delivery. After one telephone call the correct part was delivered a couple of days later. The tube was then fitter and worked as it should.
December 29, 2025
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review Roger.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager
Leatherhead best CEF Branch
I have delt with CEF for many years and the staff at Leatherhead are great i would not use another branch or wholesaler
January 24, 2025
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Excellent service
Items in stock, ordered, came 2 days later. Excellent service. Couldn’t fault them.
August 27, 2025
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review Roy.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Helpful as always
As always CEF were prompt when I got in touch, prompt with the quote and helped me order online for the quickest resolution. Both in branch (Lincoln) and on line was an easy, experience.
February 17, 2025
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review Janice.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Simple, Efficient and Accurate
Ordered online and all products delivered to local store for collection the next morning. Efficient and hassle free.
October 29, 2024
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review Neill.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review John.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Cabinet light.
We were able to locate just the item we needed to match the existing, delivery was prompt and as arranged. Excellent service all round - will certainly use this company again.
January 22, 2024
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Chris.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Good..fast .service
October 18, 2023
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review Edward.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Effecient & quick
June 28, 2023
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
The staff are very helpful
The staff are very helpful, however charging customers for orders on line to your branches is too much
March 22, 2023
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review Sheila.
Our customer services team will be in contact with you.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Excellent service
Haven't had the security light fitted yet, waiting for an electrician to be available, so can't comment on that yet, however the ordering process was quick and easy and the lamp arrived at the store earlier than expected and the store rang to let me know it had arrived so great service all round. Will not hesitate to use again. A++++
April 11, 2022
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Super helpful , super fast delivery
I have used CEF for a while now and had no issues , super fast delivery and very helpful too.
I must say a huge thanks to the Lincoln Store who couldnt be more helpful
They are my new regular supplier ..
December 11, 2021
Reply from CEF - LIN
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Simon Nicholson.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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