Express Electrical Distributors Ltd UK Reviews 35

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I ordered 13 RCBOs and 1 MCB. They have sent 4 RCBOs and 1 wrong type of MCB. Later on the same day, I found out another single package which had 1 more RCBO. I reported this and they have sen... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Was told all online orders are sent via next working day delivery, complete lie, taken 4 days for my order to arrive. The order that arrived was incomplete and the alarms were old stock - fire alarm... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Needed some smokes and remote visual indicators very very urgently. Spoke to Mo and the guy can not do enough for you !!! Confirmed had smokes in stock and rang HISPEC to see what products they did... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered smoke and heat alarms. Didn't hear anything and chased. Standard replies about shipment not received and advised 1st week in March. Chased again. Sent the same generic email reply. They still... See more

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  1. Electrical Wholesaler

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Express Electrical Distributors are an electrical wholesaler, supplying goods to both the trade and public for almost 50 years. With 5 UK locations (Birmingham, Bolton, Maryport, Wigan and Stockport) and an ever growing online service, Express Electrical can offer all of your electrical products with next working day delivery as standard*


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2.5

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Missing Order

I ordered 13 RCBOs and 1 MCB. They have sent 4 RCBOs and 1 wrong type of MCB. Later on the same day, I found out another single package which had 1 more RCBO.

I reported this and they have sent 4 more RCBOs.

After almost 1 month, I am still 4 RCBOs short with wrong type of MCB. The person who is assisting me is wondering how this happens instead of being helpful. Almost 1 month and still unsolved. Unbelievable. Keep away from this company.

update: They helped me to sort this issue out. It took a while however I cant deny how hard the person who was dealing with the case worked.

March 11, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor Customer Service

Ordered smoke alarms & heat alarm. Took a week to be delivered, no response to chasing emails & still waiting for a VAT Invoice won't use again

January 7, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Total Scammers

Spent £600+ with these fraudsters on smoke alarms. They advertised next day delivery. Week later no update. You try to email them they don’t reply.

January 15, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do NOT purchase from Express Electrical

Was told all online orders are sent via next working day delivery, complete lie, taken 4 days for my order to arrive. The order that arrived was incomplete and the alarms were old stock - fire alarm dated 2019! Sent an email to the business, left a voicemail and got no response from either. Eventually got through to the online sales agent, gave a false name of 'Muhammad' promised to investigate and call me back, never heard from him again.
Absolute scam of a business, wish I'd of seen the Google reviews prior to placing an order, avoid this business - claim has been submitted to payment merchant for missing order.

February 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Value

Great value, quick delivery (next day) and very well packaged.
Used Express Electrical a couple of times now for smoke detectors/fire alarms, had no issues.

December 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent!

Great prices, delivery received next day.

Something was missing when I opened the box, emailed them and the missing item was sent and received the next day - can’t fault the service!

April 24, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Cowboys

They may seem a bit a cheaper than other suppliers, but it will cost more in the end when they send you the wrong items and you send them back at your expense for a refund then never hear from them again. Despite numerous calls and emails chasing them, I am still waiting for two refunds and I am out of pocket on the return postage.

February 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

FIRST CLASS SERVICE ALL ROUND

Needed some smokes and remote visual indicators very very urgently. Spoke to Mo and the guy can not do enough for you !!! Confirmed had smokes in stock and rang HISPEC to see what products they did indicator wise !!! Called me back and explained didnt have indicators in stock but then went and sourced them and collected for me. Products were dispatched same day, parcelforce tracking number supplied and I had them on site by 1058 next morning !!!! BOOOOM
Genuinely impressed with Mo and the whole experience - Highly recommend 👍

November 7, 2023
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Reply from Express Electrical Distributors Ltd UK

Hi Bobby - many thanks for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review. We are so pleased that you are happy with our service. We will be sure to pass your kind comments over to Mo. See you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kayleigh Watson helped with an urgent…

Kayleigh Watson helped with an urgent requirement for a Wylex terminal. Placed order after 3pm yesterday and received by 11am this morning.
Great service and will certainly bear Express Electrical in mind for future enquiries.

July 4, 2023
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Reply from Express Electrical Distributors Ltd UK

Hi Lisa - many thanks for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review. We are so pleased that you are happy with our service. See you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

I was looking for smoke and heat detectors at a reasonable price and Express Electrical delivered, on all counts - competitively priced, delivered within 24hrs, order well packaged and great customer service too.
Kayleigh was helpful, friendly and professional on the phone. She processed my order (including a discount), made sure the detectors were suitable for my needs and had them in the post the same day.
I have already recommended them to other colleagues.

May 15, 2023
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Reply from Express Electrical Distributors Ltd UK

Hi Stuart - thank you for the 5 star review! We really appreciate you taking the time out to let us know how we did. We are so pleased that you are happy with our pricing, quick delivery and customer service. See you again soon!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had been trying to locate and…

I had been trying to locate and purchase 2x DE30DX200 electric rads without success all companies on the web were stating at least a 8 week led time then I called Express electrical and the call was answered by a gentleman called Mo who couldn’t have been more helpful he said he had 2 rads which met my specifications due in and said he would chase up his supplier and would call me back true to his word he rang back within 30minutes to confirm the delivery date would be week commencing 20th February day to suit but due to me being on holiday that week we agreed the following week unfortunately Mo went off sick that week but I received a call on the Monday from a lovely lady by the names of Kayleigh explaining she would ensure the rads will be delivered on the day agreed by Mo she couldn’t have been more helpful she sent me the tracking number with a request to the courier informing them it needed to be delivered by 9.00 am and it arrived at 8.25 a great service I also received a call from Kayleigh around 9.00 to enquire if the rads had been delivered where do you get a service like that this day and age I have in the last couple of weeks purchased a electronic controller for the rads again dealt with by Kayleigh in a very professional manner and delivered on the day promised my overall experience of dealing with express electrical has been exceptional so much so I have passed their details to an Anglian conservatory manager who was so impressed with the look of the rads he will be mentioning where to purchase from if any of his clients are looking for additional heating of the new builds and all at the cheapest price on the web kind regards Richard

February 8, 2023
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Reply from Express Electrical Distributors Ltd UK

Hi Richard - thanks so much for the top review! We are so pleased that you are happy with our service.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a 1st fix kit to do an…

Ordered a 1st fix kit to do an emergency rewire on a Thursday afternoon for the Friday, delivery came at 10am ready for the day can't thank this company enough 5 stars isn't enough

February 2, 2023
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Reply from Express Electrical Distributors Ltd UK

Hi Billy - thanks so much for your 5 star review! We are so pleased that you are happy with our service. See you again soon!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered something over 3 months ago

Ordered something over 3 months ago, still not arrived, I have heard nothing from the company AVOID!!!

August 24, 2022
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Reply from Express Electrical Distributors Ltd UK

Hi Michael, thank you for your feedback. We have been trying to contact you so that we can resolve this for you. We cannot see a confirmed order from yourself. Please contact us with your order confirmation so that we can look into this further. Alternatively, if you still wish to purchase this product you can do so here: https://www.expresselectrical.net/Wiha-PocketMax-Electric-VDE-Magazine-Style-SlimBit-Screwdriver-Set-45296-2

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID at all costs unless you can wait…

AVOID at all costs unless you can wait 3 months for an order then get part of it, with no contact of updates ,then need to take action to get money back, worst online experience I've ever had with a company, didn't even answer back to eBay within the given response time , fortunately eBay and PayPal are true to there word and refunded me ,

May 17, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

FRAUDSTERS

DO NOT USE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

Ordered items in good faith, advertised as available - they weren’t. Waited over 8 weeks for delivery. Delivery never arrived, Express Electrical blamed courier despite courier never once leaving a card or appearing on my CCTV. Rearranged delivery, didn’t show. Requested refund EXpress Electrical refused as they didn’t have goods in their possession. Parcelforce confirm items back with Express Electrical and still no refund despite asking several times.

Have reported to fraud dept of PayPal, my credit card provider and police. DO NOT USE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

May 7, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Crooks

Disgusting company. As many reviews have said they sell goods they don’t even have. Then use every excuse under the sun as to why they aren’t here. Latest was delivery driver had covid so had to isolate for 21 days? Asked for refund and was told it had been processed. Ended up going through PayPal. Please save yourself the stress and shop elsewhere.

April 6, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAMMERS, BUYERS Beware!

SCAMMERS, BUYERS Beware! Do not buy from this company, they take your money, having instigated that items are in stock at "point of sale" then you are left waiting for goods that don't arrive, every excuse in the book to say as to why "items not produced" I have asked them repeatedly for a refund, you've guessed it... I'm still waiting! I have now contacted Wigan Trading Standards. Time this lot were done for theft

March 31, 2022
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