TLC Electrical Distributors Reviews 

10,731
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Looking at 682 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the swift delivery service, often receiving their orders the very next day, which many find exceptional and reliable. People frequently highlight the outstanding customer service, noting the staff's helpfulness, knowledge, and proactive communication, making the ordering process smooth and efficient. Consumers appreciate the wide selection of products, finding exactly what they need at very competitive prices. Reviewers mention the good quality of items and how well orders are packaged, ensuring products arrive in perfect condition. The ease of use of the website and the overall value provided contribute to a highly recommended experience.

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Product

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Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

★★★★★ I’ve ordered from TLC Electrical several times and they’ve never let me down. They have an amazing range of products and almost everything seems to be in stock. Their customer service is exce... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nothing not to like. Ordering on the website was easy, delivery was very quick - and very sensibly priced. Only needed a couple of double light switches (intermediate on one side and two-way on the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant service from TLC Horsham. Friendly delivery colleague, kept me informed of a stock issue but transferred stock from another branch same day and then got the items out on the van t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service,, ordered before the cut off and delivery was next day. Item's and delivery charge were less than simalar items i was looking for at other retailers. Will definitely use this site... See more

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Company details

  1. Electrical Wholesaler
  2. Electrical Supply Store
  3. Light Bulb Supplier
  4. Lighting Manufacturer
  5. Lighting Store
  6. Ventilating Equipment Manufacturer

About TLC Electrical Distributors

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Electrical Wholesaler Awards : TLC were Highly Commended for Best Electrical Wholesaler and Best Customer Service.

Electrical Industry Awards : TLC were Highly Commended for Wholesaler Of The Year.

Stockists of : Aerials and Audio / Alarm Systems / Batteries & Torches / Boxes & Enclosures / Cable / Cable Accessories / CCTV & Door Entry / Christmas Lighting / Computer Accessories / Consumer Units / Cooker Hoods / Disco & Party Lighting / Distribution & Switchgear / Door Bells & Chimes / Fire & Smoke Equipment / Hand Dryers & Hygiene / Heating / Lighting - External / Lighting - Internal & Lamps / Kitchen Equipment / Pond Equipment / Safety Workwear / Security Equipment / Showers & Pumps / Switches & Sockets / Ventilation & Cooling / Water Heating

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Customer Service : As you can see from our TrustPilot reviews, we aim to provide the highest level of Customer Service. Orders are delivered quickly and efficiently and our Customer Services Team are on call to assist with product enquiries, quotes and technical assistance.

Sales / Product Support : The telephone number for TLC Customer Services is 01293 565 630 and you will receive helpful assistance from a professional member of staff. Alternatively you can contact us via email : sales@tlc-direct.co.uk

Fast Delivery : We deliver - Fast ! The vast majority of our deliveries are received Next Working Day. TLC offer express Nationwide delivery for over 17,000 + products. Goods can be easily ordered online from our website for delivery or collected from any of the TLC Branches (Mon-Sat).

Competitive Quotes : We price our items competitively and are also able to provide competitive quotes and discounts for : Bulk Purchases / Special Order Items / Items not found in our product range. We can also be contacted regarding price matches. Request A Quote is available via the TLC Website - www.tlc-direct.co.uk or via email sales@tlc-direct.co.uk

'No Quibble' Returns Policy : We have a returns policy that is second to none and our Trustpilot customer feedback often reflects how well received this is by our valued customers.

Huge Stocks : TLC have over 17,000 + product lines and £12,000,000 in stock, so we are able to supply a complete range of products at discounted prices you'll find hard to beat. We also provide competitive quotes for items not found in our product range.

38 Branches : In addition to our online web ordering service, TLC have 38 Branches where items can be purchased at the store, Monday - Saturday.

We look forward to being of assistance.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

  • Fast, Nationwide Delivery
    Express delivery - Next day delivery to most areas.
     
  • Low, low prices on over 17,000 electrical items
    Order online from www.tlc-direct.co.uk
     
  • Free 340 page colour catalogue
    Telephone 01293 42 00 00 or order online from www.tlc-direct.co.uk
     

TLC have 38 Branches Nationwide
Abingdon – 01235 776040
Basildon – 01268 523 377
Basingstoke – 01256 800200
Bermondsey - 020 8017 3555
Borehamwood – 020 8953 0044
Bow - 020 8017 2838
Braintree - 01376 349 222
Brighton – 01273 724 288
Bristol – 0117 977 9656
Burgess Hill – 01444 233 469
Cardiff – 029 2074 7733
Cambridge – 01223 211 655
Canterbury – 01227 451155
Coulsdon – 0208 763 1177
Crawley – 01293 848 000
Croydon – 0208 656 4823
Eastbourne – 01323 731155
Enfield – 0208 443 0033
Exeter – 01392 20 35 35
Guildford – 01483 450 001
Horsham – 01403 252000
Lewisham – 0208 640 0060
Luton – 01582 721799
Maidstone – 01622 687 253
Medway – 01634 711 712
Merton – 0208 646 6866
Oxford – 01865 401 234
Penge – 0208 659 5216
Portsmouth – 023 9265 4222
Reading – 01189 431122
Romford – 01708 206 669
Slough – 01753 531313
Southampton – 023 8033 3115
Swansea – 01792 700 882
Swindon – 01793 533 433
Tunbridge Wells – 01892 515 350
Wembley – 020 3859 0600
Watford – 01923 880600

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'No Quibble' Returns Policy from TLC

Shop with complete confidence thanks to our hassle-free returns policy. Our outstanding Trustpilot reputation—with over 10,000 five-star reviews—shows how much our customers value this peace of mind.

Shop with complete confidence thanks to our hassle-free returns policy. Our outstanding Trustpilot reputation—with over 10,000 five-star reviews—shows how much our customers value this peace of mind.
Any query concerning faulty items, damaged items or unwanted items will be dealt with in a helpful and practical way.

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Quinetic Wireless Range

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great products at a good price all…

Great products at a good price all delivered as expected and a great service from dpd

25 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your wonderful review Andrew.
We really appreciate the positive feedback.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service and responsive

Excellent service and sort out issues with good grace. A great company to deal with and competitive pricing recommend

22 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your wonderful feedback
We really appreciate your purchase of the Redring MS6 6 Litre Undersink Water Heater and Cold Water Control Pack

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

easy to use and TLC Electrical orderorder from website

easy to use and order from website
competitive cost of product purchased
quick delivery

20 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your lovely review Mark.
We really appreciate your purchase of the Alarm Battery 7.0 Ah 12v

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 service

23 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your lovely review Daryl.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always good.

24 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your wonderful feedback.
We really appreciate your purchase of the Knightsbridge 12/15/18W CCT Adjustable Circular LED Panels and Polished Chrome Bezels

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with my purchase from TLC…

Very happy with my purchase from TLC Electrical Distributors. Products came very fast, installing was nice and easy and works great.
Thanks

24 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your wonderful review Adam.
We are really pleased that you received your BG Nexus 13 Amp 2 Gang Switched Sockets c/w USB 2 x A + 1 x C - 15W in good time.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivered to Sheffield in less than 22 Hours!

I had a great experience. They answered my technical query and packed and dispatched my order for delivery within less than 24 hours of starting. The actual delivery to Sheffield once I place the order was even quicker, arriving in under 22 hours.

24 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your wonderful review.
We really appreciate the positive feedback.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would absolutely recommend this…

Would absolutely recommend this company!

I have had an excellent experience ordering from TLC. I placed an order online and then called in about the order and was offered amazing customer service. Order was shipped right away and received the next day! Will most definitely be a return customer.

24 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your lovely review Sarah
We really appreciate the wonderful feedback.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your wonderful feedback Jeremy.

We really appreciate your purchase of the Ei3016 Optical Smoke Alarm and EI3028 Multi-Sensor Heat & CO Alarm

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy ordering with fast trouble free…

Easy ordering with fast trouble free delivery.

24 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review Terry.
We really appreciate the positive feedback.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I HAD A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THE…

I HAD A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THE BUSINESS thomaselectricaldistributors.co.uk AND NOT WITH THE BUSINESS TLC Electrical Distributors.
THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT I HAD A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THE BUSINESS THOMAS ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS thomaselectricaldistributors.co.uk AND NOT WITH THE BUSINESS TLC Electrical Distributors.
I APOLOGIZE IF I BY MISTAKE GAVE A BAD RATE TO YOU! THE TRUE GUILTY BUSINESS IS thomaselectricaldistributors.co.uk AND NOT YOU!
I HOPE THAT THE BUSINESS TLC Electrical Distributors IS AN HONEST BUSINESS THAT AIMS TO CUSTOMERS SATISFACTION!
IF tlc-direct.co.uk IS AN HONEST BUSINESS THAT AIMS TO CUSTOMERS SATISFACTION I WILL MORE THAN HAPPY TO MAKE MY PURCHASES WITH tlc-direct.co.uk!

24 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your updated Giuliano.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your wonderful review.
We really appreciate the positive feedback concerning the speed of your delivery.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ten stars if I could!!!

Ten stars if I could!!!! The manager and his very kind team Saruwar were able to organise an order for me with amazing timing and very clear quick communication they went above and beyond as I am heavily pregnant and organised someone to drop it to me personally as I couldn’t collect. felt so valued and respected as a customer and can’t fault how they handled my query thank you so much!! Lovely service, super fast delivery and felt really valued as a customer

Thanks again

Sara

22 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review Sara.

We really appreciate the positive feedback.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great company to deal with

Great company to deal with, helpful and knowledgeable staff.

22 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your lovely review.
We really appreciate the positive feedback.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great price speedy delivery great range…

Great price speedy delivery great range of products

21 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review Stuart.

We really appreciate the positive feedback.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent prompt service and can be…

Excellent prompt service and can be recommended.

21 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your lovely review Kenneth.
We really appreciate your purchase of the Quinetic Wireless accessories.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always excellent choice of components…

Always excellent choice of components and easy ordering, quick delivery times too. TLC are my first port of call for electrical projects whether large or small. Highly recommended.

20 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your lovely review Tony
We really appreciate the positive feedback.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service!

Amazing service!! I telephoned as I had a few questions about the products I wanted and wasn’t completely sure what to get. The team were super helpful and the products were delivered the following day. Fantastic!!

20 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your wonderful feedback Michael.
We really appreciate your purchase of the Quinetic 2 Gang Wireless Switch c/w Built In Receiver and Quinetic 2 Gang Wireless Switch

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good and fast service

Really good and fast service. Great customer service experience.

20 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your lovely review Constantin.
We really appreciate the positive feedback.

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Ace ! Ordered - Arrived - Installed

20 June 2026
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Reply from TLC Electrical Distributors

Thank you for your wonderful feedback.
We really appreciate your purchase of the Quinetic 6A Wireless Switch Receiver and Quinetic 1 Gang Wireless Switch - White - IP67

Rob O'Shea (Manager - TLC Head Office)

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