| Cover | Jan. 21, 2025 |
| Entity Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 21, 2025 |
| Entity Registrant Name | IES Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-13783 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 76-0542208 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 2 Riverway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1730 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77056 |
| City Area Code | 713 |
| Local Phone Number | 860-1500 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001048268 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Trading Symbol | IESC |
