Exhibit 23.2



                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in thus registration statement of our report dated October 31, 2003
included in Integrated Electrical Services, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended
September 30, 2003, and to all references to our Firm included in this Form S-8
Registration Statement.


/S/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Houston, Texas
January 26, 2004