Easy to use and order, been able to get a quote from you local wholesaler and then been able to buy online is brilliant!
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Super kind staff in store. Easy ordering and fast shipping, although the price shown "incl VAT" turned out to not be the price I was charged. (grumble) Very kind employee delivered my part to me after... See more
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Lisa was very patient today and got my password reset. Service is always very speedy. My only issue is that it doesn't give me the prices I get at counter so I buy it online elsewhere at better price.... See more
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I find the staff at Cef York are all friendly and knowledgeable about the products they supply but if there are any gaps in product they are soon rectified .
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Company details
- Electrical Wholesaler
- Cable Company
- Electrical Appliance Wholesaler
- Lighting Wholesaler
- Screw Supplier
- Solar Energy Equipment Supplier
About CEF - YOR
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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
Millfield Lane, Nether Poppleton, YO26 6GB, York, United Kingdom
- 01904 794261
4.6
Excellent
48 reviews
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Delivery arrived exactly as scheduled
March 4, 2025
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review Derek.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Easier to order
Easier to order
Got my order delivered to the York store and got a call from the store when it arrived
Helpful
February 27, 2025
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review Tim.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great customer service
Great customer service . Dan especially was really helpful and worked out what I needed and looked after me on price. Will go back
February 24, 2025
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review David.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Good information and a prompt delivery…
Good information and a prompt delivery to store.
February 7, 2025
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review Stephen.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
My light bulbs still not deliverd
February 10, 2025
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you for your review Richard.
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)
Great very helpful and went above and…
Great very helpful and went above and beyond to get me the controller I required and at a very competitive price. much appreciated , thank you
January 15, 2025
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review Paul.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Would definitely recommend
Would definitely recommend, no problems with the online order sent to local store.
Will use again.
December 2, 2024
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review Stewart.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Helpful and easy to deal with
July 18, 2024
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review William.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review Steve.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review Peter.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Next day delivery
Not in store , so an easy online transaction next day delivery
Good price for Makita impact driver
April 15, 2024
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review Lee.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reliable supplier
Excellent online chat to establish stock availability. Ordering was easy and the early, prompt delivery was faultless.
Good product and price too.
April 17, 2024
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Ian.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Great easy to use website with lots of…
Great easy to use website with lots of choice of products and next day delivery. Competitive prices too.
March 4, 2024
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Ian.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
I find the staff at Cef York are all…
I find the staff at Cef York are all friendly and knowledgeable about the products they supply but if there are any gaps in product they are soon rectified .
February 21, 2024
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Mark.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Lisa was very patient today.
Lisa was very patient today and got my password reset. Service is always very speedy. My only issue is that it doesn't give me the prices I get at counter so I buy it online elsewhere at better price. I often order on evening and can't wait to deal with counter. Also some items aren't listed online but are available at counter, so again I go to online store that can supply what I want.
February 13, 2024
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Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review and feedback Mr Hodchild.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Products were good and delivered on…
Products were good and delivered on time. Only gave three stars as you have to pay for delivery to click and collect in store when they don't have them in stock. CEF need to keep up with Screwfix who offer this service for free
January 26, 2024
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review and feedback David.
Our customer services team will be in contact with you.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
Awful service at trade counter
The guy who worked behind the trade counter was rude, hostile and aggressive when collecting my online order. Blamed me for the order not having a name on it despite CEFs own system creating the order details and told me a return would not be possible if the item was wrong. More and more people serving the public these days who just should not be doing it as a job when they clearly have zero people skills. He was even hostile over the phone when I asked what time they were open for me to collect. Old geordie guy, time to retire
January 10, 2024
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you for your review and feedback.
We are extremely sorry that on this occasion we have not provided you with an acceptable level of service, please accept our sincere apologies.
A member of our CEF team will be in contact with you.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
The item ordered was done on line with…
The item ordered was done on line with ease, and was delivered on time to progress works it was required for.
November 17, 2023
Reply from CEF - YOR
Thank you very much for your review and feedback.
Best Regards
Adele Feller (Customer Services Manager)
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