CEF - MCT Reviews 10

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.0

Unit 3, The Progress Estate , Bircholt Road, ME15 9YH Maidstone, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff at the Maidstone South branch are really helpful and knowledgable. Charlie regularly goes out of his was to help me and makes sure that I have what I need in a timely fashion. I mainly deal... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Although I was disappointed that my item (a movement detector), was not in stock (to be fair it was a pretty obscure item) it was good that CEF offered to post one to my home addrress from their centr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good and efficient service. Item as ordered delivered when promised.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I was happy with my order that I placed and the price was cheaper than others. I set up an account, which I later received a call to confirm if I wanted a cash or credit account. All going well at thi... See more

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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 - MCT

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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 3, The Progress Estate , Bircholt Road, ME15 9YH, Maidstone, United Kingdom

  • 01622 769505

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient service

Good and efficient service. Item as ordered delivered when promised.

February 16, 2026
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Reply from CEF - MCT

Thank you very much for your review David.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Always great service from Maidstone…

Always great service from Maidstone South
If things don’t go to plan they will always sort it out

December 15, 2025
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Reply from CEF - MCT

Thank you very much for your review Paul.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good start, but didn't end as expected!

I was happy with my order that I placed and the price was cheaper than others. I set up an account, which I later received a call to confirm if I wanted a cash or credit account. All going well at this point, until the following day when my order wasn't what I ordered, had arrived. I received someone else's order! I contacted CEF and gave the details of the parcel so this could be resolved. Later that day I received a call from the person who received my order. He suggested as we didn't live that far apart that he would drop my parcel round and I hand him his. As this other person needed what he ordered for a job the next day, he didn't have any option. I've knocked a couple of stars off, just because this was my first order with this company and I did not get any reply back after my phone call reporting the wrong parcel. I would have expected some decency for a call back to me personally. I was lucky the other person was trustworthy and willing to go out of his way to resolve this. We can all make mistakes, but just have some decency to call back or you would have been given 5 stars!

July 28, 2025
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Reply from CEF - MCT

Thank you very much for your review and feedback Shaun.

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

Easy to use online store

Easy to use online store, prompt delivery time and no issues!

February 7, 2025
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Reply from CEF - MCT

Thank you very much for your review.

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Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent example of customer service

The staff at the Maidstone South branch are really helpful and knowledgable. Charlie regularly goes out of his was to help me and makes sure that I have what I need in a timely fashion. I mainly deal with Brett and Charlie, but the whole team there definitely go above and beyond. The whole store needs recognition in their level of customer service, because its above and beyond.

January 22, 2025
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Reply from CEF - MCT

Thank you very much for your review and feedback.

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Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Always very helpful

Always very helpful, good service.

November 9, 2023
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Reply from CEF - MCT

Thank you very much for your review Irene.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Item out of stock but posted quickly

Although I was disappointed that my item (a movement detector), was not in stock (to be fair it was a pretty obscure item) it was good that CEF offered to post one to my home addrress from their central warehouse. It arrived quickly. I was charged for postage as my order was under 50 pounds, which was fair enough. Pretty happy overall.

August 14, 2023
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Reply from CEF - MCT

Thank you very much for your review and feedback.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered some armour cable on line

I ordered some armour cable on line it was very easy delivery was very good came on time and easy to track
Iteam is what it ment to be and very easy to work with

July 29, 2022
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Reply from CEF - MCT

Thank you very much for your review Carl.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just how things should be!

CEF was the only company that I could find the breaker that I wanted.
I couldn't even find a new or secondhand one on ebay.
The price was in order with free following day delivery, what more could you want.
It arrived in the following morning well packed and undamaged.

Just FANTASTIC.

October 1, 2021
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Reply from CEF - MCT

Thank you very much for your review.

Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)

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