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Noncompete Agreements [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] Trade Names [Member] Trade Names [Member] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Axis] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Trade Names [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Trade Names, Gross Finite-Lived Trade Names, Gross Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Carrying value of other intangible assets Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] Useful life of intangible assets Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Gross carrying amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net carrying amount Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Indefinite-lived trade names Indefinite-Lived Trade Names Intangible assets, gross, excluding Goodwill Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill) Accumulated amortization - Intangible assets, excluding Goodwill Intangible Assets Accumulated Amortization Excluding Goodwill Intangible assets accumulated amortization excluding goodwill. Intangible assets, net, excluding Goodwill Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Significant components of Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Abstract] Deferred tax assets: Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract] Warranty reserve Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Warranty Reserves Bad debt reserve Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Paid time-off accrual Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Compensated Absences Insurance reserve Deferred Tax Assets Insurance Reserve Deferred tax assets insurance reserve. Legal reserve Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Reserves and Accruals, Legal Settlements Net operating loss benefit and credit carryforwards Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards Valuation allowance Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance Accrued compensation and pension Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Pensions Stock compensation expense on nonvested deferred shares Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Share-based Compensation Cost Accrued losses Deferred Tax Assets Accrued Losses Deferred tax assets accrued losses. Foreign currency translation and other Deferred Tax Assets, Other Total deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance Deferred tax liabilities: Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract] Tax over book depreciation Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment Tax over book amortization Deferred Tax Liabilities, Goodwill Branch future liability FutureBranchLiability Future domestic income tax liability related to foreign branch deferred tax assets. Prepaid insurance Deferred Tax Liabilities, Prepaid Expenses Receivable holdbacks and other Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Total deferred tax liabilities Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross Net deferred tax asset Deferred Tax Assets, Net Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Matrix Service Company's 2004 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] Matrix Service Company's 2004 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] Matrix Service Company's 2004 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (2004 Plan) [Member] Matrix Service Company's 2012 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] Matrix Service Company's 2012 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan [Member] Matrix Service Company's 2012 Stock and Incentive Compensation Plan (2012) [Member] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Market Based Awards [Member] Market Based Awards [Member] Market based awards. Vest in 2016 [Member] Vest in 2016 [Member] Vest in 2016 [Member] Vest in 2017 [Member] Vest in 2017 [Member] Vest in 2017 [Member] Vest in 2018 [Member] Vest in 2018 [Member] Vest in 2018 [Member] Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Axis] Type of Deferred Compensation, All Types [Domain] Equity-Based Arrangements, Individual Contracts, Type of Deferred Compensation [Domain] Employee Award [Member] Employee Award [Member] Employee Award. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Stock-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized Weighted average period Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Stock based compensation expense recognized tax Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense Share awards authorized Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Share awards grant Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant Common stock grant expiration term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period Total intrinsic value of stock option Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Vesting period, equal annual installments Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Installment Period For Vesting Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award installment period for vesting. Vesting period of director awards Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Vesting Period of Director Awards Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award award vesting period of director awards. Description of vesting period of director awards Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Award Description of Vesting Period of Director Awards Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award award description of vesting period of director award. Pro-rate of original awards, minimum Payout As Percentage Of Original Award Minimum Payout as percentage of original award minimum. Pro-rate of original awards maximum Payout As Percentage Of Original Award Maximum Payout as percentage of original award maximum. Minimum threshold shares scheduled to vest for performance based shares Minimum Threshold Shares Scheduled To Vest For Performance Based Shares Minimum threshold shares scheduled to vest for performance based shares. Deferred shares granted Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Deferred Grants In Period Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award deferred grants in period. Average grant date fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Deferred Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award deferred weighted average grant date fair value. Deferred shares vested and released Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Deferred Shares Vested And Released Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award deferred shares vested and released. Weighted average fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Deferred Shares Vested And Released Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Share based compensation arrangement by share based payment award deferred shares vested and released weighted average grant date fair value. Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Method Used Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Method Used Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Method Number of Simulations Used Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Method Number of Simulations Used Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Method Number of Simulations Used Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Table] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncements [Axis] Type of Adoption [Domain] Type of Adoption [Domain] Deferred Tax Asset Impact [Member] Deferred Tax Asset Impact [Member] Impact of adopting ASU 2015-17 to Deferred Tax Assets Deferred Tax Liabilities Impact [Member] Deferred Taxes Impact Liabilities [Member] Impact to Deferred Tax Liabilities from adopting ASU 2015-17. Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Axis] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Axis] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Domain] Adjustments for Change in Accounting Principle [Domain] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification Other Additional Capital Other Additional Capital Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Claims related to unapproved change orders Accounts Receivable, Unapproved Contract Claims Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Stock option activity and related information Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Number of options outstanding at June 30, 2014 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Number of options granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Number of options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Number of options cancelled Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period Number of options outstanding at June 30, 2015 Number of options vested or expected to vest at June 30, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number Number of options exercisable at June 30, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Weighted average remaining contractual life Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted average remaining contractual life vested or expected to vest at June 30, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted average remaining contractual life exercisable at June 30, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Weighted average exercise price at June 30, 2014 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted average exercise price granted Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted average exercise price exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted average exercise price cancelled Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted average exercise price at June 30, 2015 Weighted average exercise price vested or expected to vest at June 30, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted average exercise price exercisable at June 30, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Aggregate intrinsic value outstanding at June 30, 2015 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Aggregate intrinsic value exercised Aggregate intrinsic value outstanding at June 30, 2016 Aggregate intrinsic value vested or expected to be vest at June 30, 2016 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Aggregate intrinsic value exercisable at June 30, 2016 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Income Statement [Abstract] Revenues Revenues Cost of revenues Cost of Services Gross profit Gross Profit Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense): Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Interest income Investment Income, Interest Other Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income before income tax expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Provision for federal, state and foreign income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to Matrix Service Company Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Net income (loss) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities, net of effects of acquisitions : Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense Benefit Socf Deferred income tax expense benefit socf. (Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Provision for uncollectible accounts Provision for Doubtful Accounts Excess tax benefit of exercised stock options and vesting of deferred shares Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived Changes in operating assets and liabilities increasing (decreasing) cash, net of effects from acquisitions: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts Increase Decrease In Costs And Estimated Earnings In Excess Of Billings On Uncompleted Contracts Increase Decrease In Costs And Estimated Earnings In Excess Of Billings On Uncompleted Contracts Inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Other assets and liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings Increase (Decrease) in Billing in Excess of Cost of Earnings Accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (Note 2) Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Proceeds from asset sales Proceeds from Sale of Productive Assets Net cash used by investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Advances under senior revolving credit facility Proceeds from Long-term Lines of Credit Repayments of advances under senior revolving credit facility Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Repayment of acquired long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt Payment of debt amendment fees Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Open market purchase of treasury shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Issuances of common stock Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Excess tax benefit of exercised stock options and vesting of deferred shares Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Financing Activities Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan Proceeds from Stock Plans Repurchase of common stock for payment of statutory taxes due on equity-based compensation Payments for Repurchase of Other Equity Capital contributions from noncontrolling interest Proceeds from Noncontrolling Interests Capital lease payments Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Net cash provided (used) by financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Other cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash paid during the period for income taxes Income Taxes Paid, Net Cash paid during the period for interest Interest Paid Non-cash investing: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Purchases of property, plant and equipment on account Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Assumption of debt from acquisition Acquiredlongtermdebt Acquired long-term debt, which represents a non-cash financing activity. Components of the provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Current: Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit) State Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit) Total Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred: Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract] Federal Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit) State Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Foreign Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Total Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision for income taxes Leases [Abstract] Future minimum operating lease payable, in total Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Minimum operating lease payable, Fiscal 2016 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months Minimum operating lease payable, Fiscal 2017 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years Minimum operating lease payable, Fiscal 2018 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years Minimum operating lease payable, Fiscal 2019 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years Minimum operating lease payable, Fiscal 2020 Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years Minimum operating lease payable, Thereafter Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter Operating lease expense Operating Leases, Rent Expense Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] Multiemployer Pension Plans Schedule of Multiemployer Plans [Table Text Block] Operating Leases Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Text Block] Availability under senior credit facility Line of Credit Facility [Abstract] Senior revolving credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Capacity Constraint Due To Senior Leverage Ratio Capacity Constraint Due To Senior Leverage Ratio Capacity constraint due to the Senior Leverage Ratio. Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity After Consideration Of Capacity Constraint Line Of Credit Facility Maximum Borrowing Capacity After Consideration Of Capacity Constraint Line of credit facility maximum borrowing capacity after consideration of capacity constraint. Borrowings outstanding Long-term Line of Credit Letters of credit issued Letters Of Credit Issued Letters of credit issued. Availability under the senior credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segment [Domain] Segments [Domain] Electrical Infrastructure [Member] Electrical Infrastructure [Member] Electrical infrastructure. Oil Gas & Chemical [Member] Oil Gas And Chemical [Member] Oil gas & chemical. Storage Solutions [Member] Storage Solutions [Member] Storage solutions. Industrial [Member] Industrial [Member] Industrial. Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Carrying value of goodwill by segment Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill Goodwill, Gross Cumulative impairment loss Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Net Goodwill Goodwill Acquisition Related Adjustment for Final Working Capital Settlement Acquisition Related Adjustment for Final Working Capital Settlement Acquisition related adjustment for the final working capital settlement. Goodwill resulting from purchase Goodwill, Acquired During Period Translation adjustment Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Net Goodwill Contractors [Abstract] Gross and net amount of uncompleted contracts Gross And Net Amount Of Uncompleted Contracts Table [Text Block] Gross and net amount of uncompleted contracts. Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Computation of basic and diluted earnings per share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Schedule of antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted earnings per share Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Business Combinations [Abstract] Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation loss (net of tax of $236, $606 and $116 for the years ended June 30, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to Matrix Service Company Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Nonvested deferred share activity Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward] Nonvested shares at June 30, 2014 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number Shares granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period Performance shares awarded in excess of target Performance shares Performance shares awarded in excess of target. Shares vested and released Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period Shares cancelled Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period Nonvested shares at June 30, 2015 Weighted average grant date fair value per share at June 30, 2014 Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted average grant date fair value per share granted Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted average grant date fair value per performance shares Weighted average grant date fair value of performance shares The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based performance awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Weighted average grant date fair value per share vested and released Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted average grant date fair value per share cancelled Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted average grant date fair value per share at June 30, 2015 Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Assumptions used to calculate grant date fair value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions and Methodology [Abstract] Grant date fair value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Risk-free interest rate Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected life in years Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Expected dividend yield Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Carrying value of goodwill by segment Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Carrying value of other intangible assets Schedule Of Intangible Assets Excluding Goodwill Table [Table Text Block] Schedule of intangible assets excluding goodwill. Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table] Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers, by Reporting Segments [Table] Major Customers [Axis] Customer [Axis] Name of Major Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] Customer One [Member] Customer One [Member] Customer one. Customer Two [Member] Customer Two [Member] Customer two. Customer Three [Member] Customer Three [Member] Customer three. Customer Four [Member] Customer Four [Member] Customer four. Customer Five [Member] Customer Five [Member] [Member] Customer Five [Member] [Member] Customer Six [Member] Customer Six [Member] Customer Six [Member] Customer Seven [Member] Customer Seven [Member] Customer Seven [Member] Customer Eight [Member] Customer Eight [Member] Customer Eight [Member] Customer Nine [Member] Customer Nine [Member] Customer Nine [Member] Customer Ten [Member] Customer Ten [Member] Customer Ten [Member] Another Customer [Member] Another Customer [Member] Another customer. Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] Percentage of Revenue Concentration Risk, Percentage Gross and net amount of uncompleted contracts Receivables, Long-term Contracts or Programs [Abstract] Costs and estimated earnings recognized on uncompleted contracts Uncompleted Contracts Costs Incurred And Estimated Earnings Recognized Uncompleted contracts costs incurred and estimated earnings recognized. Billings on uncompleted contracts Uncompleted Contracts Billings Uncompleted contracts billings. Total Uncompleted Contracts Net Uncompleted contracts. Shown on balance sheet as: Balance Sheet Balance sheet. Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts Costs in Excess of Billings, Current Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings Billings in Excess of Cost Total Costs in Excess of Billings Schedule of sources of pretax income Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign [Table Text Block] Components of the provision for income taxes Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block] Difference between expected income tax provision applying domestic federal statutory tax rate and reported income tax provision Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block] Significant components of Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block] Significant components of Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as reported in consolidated balance sheets Schedule of Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities Net [Table Text Block] Schedule of components of deferred tax assets and Liabilities, net. Summary of Tax Credit Carryforwards Summary of Tax Credit Carryforwards [Table Text Block] Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block] Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, less allowances (2016 - $8,403; 2015 - $561) Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Income taxes receivable Income Taxes Receivable, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current Property, plant and equipment, at cost: Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross [Abstract] Land and buildings Land Buildings And Improvements Gross Land Buildings And Improvements Gross Construction equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross Transportation equipment Transportation Equipment Gross Transportation Equipment Gross Office equipment and software Office Equipment and Capitalized Computer Software Gross Office equipment and capitalized computer software gross. Construction in progress Construction in Progress, Gross Total property, plant and equipment - at cost Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment - net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Goodwill Other intangible assets Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings Accrued wages and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Accrued insurance Accrued Insurance, Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Current Other accrued expenses Other Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Borrowings under senior revolving credit facility Other liabilities Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Common stock—$.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 27,888,217 shares issued as of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015; 26,297,145 and 26,440,823 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Total stockholders' equity before treasury stock Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock Less treasury stock, at cost — 1,591,072 and 1,447,394 shares as of June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015 Treasury Stock, Value Total Matrix Service Company stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interest Noncontrolling Interest in Joint Ventures Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Equity Accounts receivable, allowances Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Common stock, par value Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Issued Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) Quarterly Financial Information [Table Text Block] Earnings per Common Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table] Exercise Price Range [Axis] Exercise Price Range [Axis] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain] Range Three [Member] Range Three [Member] Range Three [Member] Range One [Member] Range One [Member] Range one. Range Two [Member] Range Two [Member] Range two. Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items] Stock options information Schedule of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans By Exercise Price Range [Abstract] Schedule of share based compensation shares authorized under stock option plans by exercise price range. Range of exercise price lower limit Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit Range of exercise price upper limit Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit Stock options outstanding, option outstanding Stock options outstanding weighted average exercise price Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price Stock options outstanding weighted average remaining contractual life Stock options exercisable option outstanding Stock options exercisable weighted average exercise price Stock options exercisable weighted average remaining contractual life Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Schedule of Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Table] Geographical [Axis] Geographical [Axis] Segment, Geographical [Domain] Geographical [Domain] UNITED STATES UNITED STATES CANADA CANADA Other international [Member] International [Member] International. Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] Summary of revenues and long lived assets according to geographic areas Schedule Of Segment Reporting Information By Geographic Areas [Abstract] Schedule of segment reporting information by geographic areas. Revenues Sales Revenue, Services, Net Long-Lived Assets Long-Lived Assets Stock option activity and related information Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Nonvested deferred share activity Schedule of Nonvested Share Activity [Table Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Retained Earnings [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Treasury Stock [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Open market purchase of treasury shares, shares Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Employee Stock Purchase Plans, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Exercise of stock options, shares Issuance of deferred shares, shares Deferred Shares Issued Deferred Shares Issued Treasury shares repurchased to satisfy tax withholding obligations Other Treasury Shares Acquired Other treasury shares acquired. Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] HDB, Inc. [Member] HDB, Inc. [Member] HDB, Inc. [Member] Kvaerner North American Construction [Member] Kvaerner North American Construction [Member] Kvaerner North American Construction [Member] Pelichem Industrial Cleaning Services, LLC [Member] Pelichem Industrial Cleaning Services, LLC [Member] Pelichem Industrial Cleaning Services, LLC [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Building [Member] Building [Member] Construction Equipment [Member] Equipment [Member] Transportation Equipment [Member] Transportation Equipment [Member] Office Equipment and Software [Member] Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Depreciable life of office equipment and software Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Textual) [Abstract] Summary of significant accounting policies. Restricted cash Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Schedule of Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] CDOR Rate [Member] CDOR Rate [Member] CDOR Rate [Member] Canadian Prime Rate [Member] Canadian Prime Rate [Member] Canadian Prime Rate [Member] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] Spread on variable rate basis (percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Unused Credit Facility Fee Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Debt (Textual) [Abstract] Debt (Textual) [Abstract] Debt. Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Senior Leverage Ratio, Maximum Senior Leverage Ratio Maximum Senior leverage ratio maximum. 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Additional Margin on LIBOR loans, Maximum Line Of Credit Basis Spread On London Interbank Offered Rate Maximum Line of credit basis spread on London interbank offered rate maximum. Sublimit on Canadian dollar borrowings Amount Of Limit On Canadian Dollar Borrowings Amount of limit on Canadian dollar borrowings. Additional Margin on CDOR loans, Minimum Line Of Credit Basis Spread On Canadian Deposit Offered Rate Minimum Line of credit basis spread on Canadian deposit offered rate minimum. Additional Margin on CDOR loans, Maximum Line Of Credit Basis Spread On Canadian Deposit Offered Rate Maximum Line of credit basis spread on Canadian deposit offered rate maximum. Additional Margin on Canadian prime rate loans, Minimum Line Of Credit Basis Spread On Canadian Prime Rate Minimum Line of credit basis spread on Canadian prime rate minimum. Additional Margin on Canadian prime rate loans, Maximum Line Of Credit Basis Spread On Canadian Prime Rate Maximum Line of credit basis spread on Canadian prime rate maximum. Maximum limit of consolidated funded indebtedness Maximum Limit Of Consolidated Funded Indebtedness Maximum limit of consolidated funded indebtedness. Consolidated EBITDA as defined in the Credit Agreement Consolidated Earnings Before Interest Taxes Depreciation And Amortization Per Credit Agreement Consolidated earnings before interest taxes depreciation and amortization per credit. Consolidated Funded Indebtedness Consolidated Funded Indebtedness Consolidated Funded Indebtedness CDOR Rate description Line Of Credit Facility Canadian Deposit Offered Rate Description Line of credit facility Canadian deposit offered rate description. Canadian prime rate description Line Of Credit Facility Canadian Prime Rate Description Line of credit facility Canadian prime rate description. 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Cash Equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Accounts Receivable Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] Retentions Retention Payable [Policy Text Block] Retention payable. Loss Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Depreciation Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization [Policy Text Block] Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block] Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Insurance Reserves Insurance Reserves [Policy Text Block] Disclosure of accounting policy for insurance reserves. 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Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Components of pretax income Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Domestic Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic Foreign Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Property, plant and equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Other intangible assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles Other assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Other Noncurrent Assets Total assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable 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