UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                         Date of Report: August 21, 2002

                          Commission File No. 001-13783

                      INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.

             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                DELAWARE                                 76-0542208
     (State or other jurisdiction of                   (I.R.S. Employer
      incorporation or organization)                   Identification No.)


            1800 West Loop South
                Suite 500
              Houston, Texas                                77027
(Address of principal executive offices)                 (zip code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (713) 860-1500



ITEM 5.  OTHER EVENTS

         On August 20, 2002 Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. issued a press
release announcing the repurchase of up to 2 million shares of its common stock.
The press release is attached as an exhibit hereto.

ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

    (C)  Exhibits

         Exhibit No.              Description
         -----------              -----------
         99.1                     Press Release dated August 20, 2002



                                   SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                                       INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.


                                           By:      /s/ David A. Miller
                                              ----------------------------------
                                                        David A. Miller
                                                   Chief Accounting Officer


Dated:  August 21, 2002



                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ----------- 99.1 Press Release dated August 20, 2002

                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1

NEWS RELEASE
                                  Contacts: William W. Reynolds, CFO
                                            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
                       ANNOUNCES STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

Company to Repurchase Up To 2 Million Shares of Common Stock

HOUSTON -- August 20, 2002 -- Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. (NYSE: IES)
announced today that its board of directors has authorized a Stock Repurchase
Program under which up to 2 million shares of the company's common stock may be
repurchased.

         Commenting on the repurchase plan, Roddy Allen, president and chief
executive officer of Integrated Electrical Services, stated, "The board's
decision to adopt this stock repurchase program reflects our confidence in the
future prospects for our company. We believe the repurchase of our stock
represents a compelling investment opportunity and is a prudent use of our
capital."

         Under the Stock Repurchase Plan, the company may conduct purchases
through open market transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws.
The amount of shares purchased and the timing of any purchases will be based on
a number of factors, including the number of shares needed to fulfill
requirements of employee benefit plans, the market price of the stock, market
conditions, and as the company's management deems appropriate.

         Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. is a leading national provider of
electrical solutions to the commercial and industrial, residential and service
markets. The company offers electrical 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.


This press release includes certain statements, including statements relating to
the Company's expectations of its future operating results, that may be deemed
to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. These statements are based on the Company's
expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's
actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. Such
risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the inherent
uncertainties relating to estimating future results, fluctuations in operating
results because of downturns in levels of construction, incorrect estimates used
in entering into fixed price contracts, difficulty in managing the operation and
growth of existing and newly acquired businesses, the high level of competition
in the construction industry and due to seasonality. The foregoing and other
factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended September 30, 2001.