Exhibit 99.1

News Release
                                       
                                          Contacts:   William W. Reynolds, CFO
For Immediate Release                                 Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.
                                                      713-860-1500

                                                      Ken Dennard/kdennard@easterly.com
                                                      Karen Roan/karen@easterly.com
                                                      Easterly Investor Relations
                                                      713-529-6600



INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES
APPOINTS ERNST & YOUNG AS AUDITOR

     HOUSTON -- June 6, 2002 -- Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. (NYSE: IES)
today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ernst & Young LLP as
the Company's independent auditors for fiscal year 2002. The appointment of
Ernst & Young was made after an extensive review of a number of top-ranked
public accounting firms. The final selection was made at the recommendation of
the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors.

     Prior to the selection of Ernst & Young, Arthur Andersen LLP had served as
IES' independent auditors. The decision to change auditors was not the result of
any disagreement between IES and Arthur Andersen on any matter of accounting
principles or practices, financial statement disclosures, or auditing scope or
procedure.

     "I would like to thank the firm of Arthur Andersen for its service," said
Roddy Allen, president and chief executive officer. "Arthur Andersen has served
our company admirably and the individuals who've worked on our account have
always displayed the highest level of professionalism. However, the events and
uncertainty surrounding Arthur Andersen and its future have necessitated this
action, which we believe is in the best interests of the company and its
shareholders."

     Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. is a leading national provider of
electrical and communications solutions to the commercial and industrial,
residential and service markets. The Company offers electrical and
communications system design and installation, contract maintenance and service
to large and small customers, including general contractors, developers and
corporations of all sizes. For additional corporate information, please visit
our web site at www.ies-co.com.