Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract] Document Documentand Entity Information [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Stock Options [Member] Employee Stock Option [Member] Nonvested Deferred Shares [Member] Nonvested Deferred Shares [Member] Nonvested Deferred Shares [Member] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Total antidilutive securities Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Disclosure Customer Contracts Additional Information [Abstract] Disclosure - Customer Contracts - Additional Information [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. Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Pro Forma Narrative [Abstract] Pro Forma Narrative [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Houston Interests, LLC [Member] Houston Interests, LLC [Member] Houston Interests, LLC [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Pro forma acquisition costs Pro forma acquisition costs One time acquisition and integration costs that would not have been incurred without the consummation of a business combination. Pro forma acquisition costs, amortized over time Pro forma acquisition costs, amortized over time Pro forma acquisition costs, amortized over time Pro forma interest expense Pro forma interest expense Pro forma interest expense Pro forma depreciation and amortization expense Pro forma depreciation and amortization expense Pro forma depreciation and amortization expense Pro forma income tax expense Pro forma income tax expense Pro forma income tax expense Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Antidilutive Securities Excluded from the Calculation of Diluted EPS Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Costs incurred 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 Business Combinations [Abstract] HDB, Inc. [Member] HDB, Inc. [Member] HDB, Inc. [Member] Baillie Tank Equipment, Ltd. [Member] Baillie Tank Equipment, Ltd. [Member] Baillie Tank Equipment, Ltd. [Member] Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Business Acquisition, Effective Date of Acquisition Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity Business Acquisition, Name of Acquired Entity Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Working capital payment made in period not presented Working capital payment made in period not presented Working capital payment made in periods not presented in the statement of cash flows in the current filing. Economic purchase price Economicpurchaseprice Purchase price paid at closing including debt assumed, settlement of other liabilities, less cash acquired and customary working capital closing adjustments. Acquisition costs Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Uncompleted Contracts Long-term Contracts or Programs Disclosure [Text Block] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Cash paid for equity interest Cash paid for equity interest Cash paid for the equity interests of an acquiree. Acquisition related adjustment for working capital settlement Acquisition Related Adjustment for Final Working Capital Settlement Acquisition related adjustment for the final working capital settlement. Accounts Receivable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts assumed in business combination. Other current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets 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 Goodwill, Acquired During Period Goodwill, Acquired During Period Goodwill Goodwill Tax deductible goodwill Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount 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 Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Accounts payable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings assumed in business combination. Other accrued expenses Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Other Current liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Other liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Deferred income taxes Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities Noncurrent Long-term debt Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt Net assets acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Less: cash acquired Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents Warranty reserve working capital provision Warranty reserve working capital provision Amount the Company could have to pay the previous owners, as a working capital adjustment, depending on the amount of unused acquired warranty reserve remaining as of June 30, 2017. Settlement of warranty reserve Settlement of warranty reserve Settlement of warranty reserve with previous owners of Houston Interests, LLC. Senior 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. Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding Long-term Line of Credit Letters of credit subject to the credit facility Letters Of Credit Subject To Credit Facility Letters Of Credit Subject To Credit Facility. Availability under the senior credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Prior federal income tax rate Prior federal income tax rate Prior federal income tax rate prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Blended income tax rate Blended income tax rate Blended income tax rate of 28.06% used by the Company for the remainder of Fiscal 2018. The use of this blended rate is stipulated by the Internal Revenue Code in connection with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of December 2017, which reduced the federal income tax rate from 35% to 21%. Since the Company has a June 30 fiscal year end, it must use a blend of 21% and 35% for the rest of the current fiscal year. Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Percent Restriction of deductibility of certain executive compensation Restriction of deductibility of certain executive compensation Restriction of deductibility of certain executive compensation in excess of $1.0 million. Description of one of the major changes in connection with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of December 2017. Deferred Tax Assets, Net Deferred Tax Assets, Net Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent Expected effective tax rate Expected effective tax rate Expected effective tax rate Deferred tax remeasurement Deferred tax remeasurement Deferred tax remeasurement due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Company's domestic net deferred tax liability balance was remeasured at a lower corporate tax rate, which reduced the net deferred tax liability balance. The downward remeasurement was recorded as a benefit to income tax expense. Discrete item impact on effective tax rate Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Amount Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Enacted Tax Rate, Amount Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Expected Remaining Amortization Expense [Abstract] Expected Remaining Amortization Expense [Abstract] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Business Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Year Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract] Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Weighted average shares outstanding - basic (shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic EPS (US$ per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Dilutive stock options Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Dilutive nonvested deferred shares Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Nonvested Shares with Forfeitable Dividends Diluted weighted average shares (shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted EPS (US$ per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Results of Operations Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Earnings per Common Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] Effect of new accounting standard compared to old standard Effect of new accounting standard compared to old standard Effect of new accounting standard compared to old standard Effect of adoption of new accounting standard compared to old standard, EPS Effect of adoption of new accounting standard compared to old standard, EPS Effect of adoption of new accounting standard compared to old standard, EPS New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description of Prior-period Information Retrospectively Adjusted New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Description of Prior-period Information Retrospectively Adjusted Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Accounts receivable, less allowances (March 31, 2018— $6,294 and June 30, 2017—$9,887) Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Deferred income taxes Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Inventories Inventory, Net Income taxes receivable Income Taxes Receivable, 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 Buildings and Improvements, Gross Construction equipment Machinery and Equipment, Gross Transportation equipment Transportation Equipment Gross Transportation Equipment Gross Office equipment and software Furniture and Fixtures, Gross Construction in progress Construction in Progress, Gross Property, plant and equipment at cost, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment at cost, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Other intangible assets Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) 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 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 secured revolving credit facility Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Other liabilities Liabilities, Other than Long-term Debt, Noncurrent Total liabilities Liabilities Commitments and contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Matrix Service Company 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 March 31, 2018, and June 30, 2017; 26,817,618 and 26,600,562 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2018 and June 30, 2017 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 Matrix Service Company stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity before Treasury Stock Less: Treasury stock, at cost — 1,070,599 shares as of March 31, 2018, and 1,287,655 shares as of June 30, 2017 Treasury Stock, Value Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Noncontrolling interest Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities and Equity Customer Contracts [Table] Customer Contracts [Table] Customer Contracts [Table] Major Customers [Axis] Customer [Axis] Name of Major Customer [Domain] Customer [Domain] S.M. Electric Company S.M. Electric Company [Member] S.M. Electric Company [Member] Customer Contracts [Line Items] Customer Contracts [Line Items] [Line Items] for Customer Contracts [Table] Contract Receivable Retainage, Due in Next Twelve Months Contract Receivable Retainage, Next Twelve Months Contract Receivable Retainage, Due after Next Twelve Months Contract Receivable Retainage, after Next Twelve Months Estimate of the remaining amount to be collected Contracts Receivable, Claims and Uncertain Amounts Contract Receivable Contract Receivable Change In Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect, Operating Income Change In Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect, Operating Income Change In Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect, Operating Income Change in Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect, Net Income Change in Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect, Net Income Change in Accounting Estimate, Financial Effect, Net Income Acquisitions Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] 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 [Text Block] Schedule of intangible assets excluding goodwill. Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] 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. Other Segments [Member] Other Segments [Member] Reporting Unit [Member] Reporting Unit [Member] Reporting unit at risk for impairment Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill, Gross Cumulative impairment loss Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Goodwill Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Net balance at June 30, 2015 Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments Translation adjustment Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Net balance at March 31, 2018 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 Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Exercise of stock options, shares Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Issuance of deferred shares, shares Deferred Shares Issued Deferred Shares Issued Employee Stock Purchase Plan, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Employee Stock Purchase Plans Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Other treasury shares purchases, shares Other Treasury Shares Acquired Other treasury shares acquired. Intellectual Property [Member] Intellectual Property [Member] Customer Relationships [Member] Customer Relationships [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] Noncompete Agreements [Member] Trade Names [Member] Trade Names [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Indefinite Trade Names Indefinite-Lived Trade Names Total intangible assets, net carrying amount Amortization expense Amortization of Intangible Assets Availability Under the Senior Credit Facility Schedule of Line of Credit Facilities [Table Text Block] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Noncontrolling Interest Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Beginning equity balances, as adjusted Beginning equity balances, as adjusted Beginning equity balances as adjusted for the effects of retrospective impacts of the adoption of a new accounting standard. Retrospective adjustment upon adoption of ASU 2016-09 Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury shares sold to Employee Stock Purchase Plan Stock Issued During Period, Value, Employee Stock Purchase Plan Exercise of stock options Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Issuance of deferred shares Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture Payments to Acquire Interest in Joint Venture Noncontrolling interest of consolidated joint venture Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination Open market purchases of treasury shares Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Other treasury share purchases Other Treasury Share Purchases Other treasury share purchases. Tax effect of exercised stock options and vesting of deferred shares Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Income Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Kvaerner NAC Kvaerner North American Construction [Member] Kvaerner North American Construction [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Gross revenues Gross revenues Gross revenues before intersegment eliminations Revenues Revenues Gross profit Gross Profit Operating income Operating Income (Loss) Segment assets Statement Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Statement Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] 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 Common stock, shares outstanding Shares, Outstanding Treasury stock, shares Treasury Stock, Shares Income Statement [Abstract] Cost of revenues Cost of Services Gross profit (loss) Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense 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 (loss) before income tax expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Provision (benefit) for federal, state and foreign income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income (loss) Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Basic earnings (loss) per common share (US$ per share) Diluted earnings (loss) per common share (US$ per share) Weighted average common shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (shares) Diluted (shares) Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Foreign currency translation gain (loss) (net of tax expense (benefit) of ($8) and $28 for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2018, respectively, and ($5) and $100 for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2017, 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 attributable to noncontrolling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Matrix Service Company Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Pro Forma Information [Abstract] Pro Forma Information [Abstract] Revenues Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue Net income attributable to Matrix Service Company Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) Basic earnings per common share Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted earnings per common share Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Diluted Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Project Unapproved Change Orders and Claims [Table] Power Generation Project Unapproved Change Orders and Claims [Table] Power Generation Project Unapproved Change Orders and Claims [Table] Project [Axis] Power Generation Project [Axis] Power Generation Project [Axis] Power Generation Project [Domain] Power Generation Project [Domain] [Domain] for Power Generation Project [Axis] Unapproved Change Orders On Power Generation Project [Member] Unapproved Change Orders On Power Generation Project [Member] Unapproved Change Orders On Power Generation Project [Member] Claim On Power Generation Project [Member] Claim On Power Generation Project [Member] Claim On Power Generation Project [Member] Project Unapproved Change Orders and Claims [Line Items] Power Generation Project Unapproved Change Orders and Claims [Line Items] [Line Items] for Power Generation Project Unapproved Change Orders and Claims [Table] Unapproved change orders and claims Unapproved Change Orders, Amount 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] Debt Amendment [Member] Debt Amendment [Member] August 31, 2017 Debt Amendment Terms Credit Agreement Terms Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Credit Agreement Term Credit Agreement Term Credit Agreement Term Senior secured revolving credit facility Line Of Credit Facility Expiration Date mtrx_LineOfCreditFacilityExpirationDate Credit Facility Expiration Date Senior Leverage Ratio, Acquisition Period, Maximum Senior Leverage Ratio, Acquisition Period, Maximum Senior Leverage Ratio, Acquisition Period, Maximum Senior Leverage Ratio, Acquisition Period, Minimum Senior Leverage Ratio, Acquisition Period, Minimum Senior Leverage Ratio, Acquisition Period, Minimum Senior Leverage Ratio, Maximum Senior Leverage Ratio Max Senior Leverage Ratio Max Senior Leverage Ratio, Minimum Senior Leverage Ratio Min Senior Leverage Ratio Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Maximum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Maximum Fixed charge coverage ratio maximum. Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio Minimum Fixed charge coverage ratio minimum. Amount of Limit on Asset Dispositions Amount Of Limit On Asset Dispositions Amount of limit on asset dispositions. Additional Margin on alternate base rate loans, Minimum Line Of Credit Basis Spread On Alternate Base Rate Minimum Line of credit basis spread on alternate base rate minimum. Additional Margin on alternate base rate loans, Maximum Line Of Credit Basis Spread On Alternate Base Rate Maximum Line of credit basis spread on alternate base rate maximum. Additional Margin on LIBOR loans, Minimum Line Of Credit Basis Spread On London Interbank Offered Rate Minimum Line of credit basis spread on London interbank offered rate minimum. 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 Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Euro and Pounds Sterling Sublimit on Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Euro and Pounds Sterling Sublimit on Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Euro and Pounds Sterling Sub-limit on letters of credit under the credit facility Sub-limit on letters of credit under the credit facility Sub-limit on letters of credit under the credit facility. Additional Margin on Adjusted LIBO, EURIBO and CDOR loans, Minimum Line Of Credit Basis Spread On Adjusted LIBO, EURIBO and CDOR Minimum Line of credit basis spread on Adjusted LIBO, EURIBO and CDOR loans rate minimum. Additional Margin on Adjusted LIBO, EURIBO and CDOR loans, Maximum Line Of Credit Basis Spread On Adjusted LIBO, EURIBO and CDOR Maximum Line of credit basis spread on Adjusted LIBO, EURIBO and CDOR loans 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. CDOR Rate description Line Of Credit Facility Canadian Deposit Offered Rate Description Line of credit facility Canadian deposit offered rate description. Variable rate basis Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Basis spread on variable rate basis Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Canadian prime rate description Line Of Credit Facility Canadian Prime Rate Description Line of credit facility Canadian prime rate description. Unused Credit Facility Fee Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage 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 Minimum Consolidated EBITDA Required Minimum Consolidated EBITDA Required Minimum Consolidated EBITDA required under the August 31, 2017 credit amendment. Restricted Payments Under Credit Amendment Restricted Payments Under Credit Amendment Payment of dividends and share repurchases the August 31, 2017 credit amendment is restricted to an aggregate of $5.0 million. Leverage Ratio Allowed for Restricted Payments, Maximum Leverage Ratio Allowed for Restricted Payments, Maximum Leverage Ratio Allowed for Restricted Payments, Maximum Leverage Ratio Allowed for Restricted Payments, Minimum Leverage Ratio Allowed for Restricted Payments, Minimum Leverage Ratio Allowed for Restricted Payments, Minimum Dividend Restriction Under Credit Agreement, Percent Dividend Restriction Under Credit Agreement Dividend Restriction Under Credit Agreement, as a percentage of net income for the the fiscal year. Dividend Restriction Under Credit Agreement, Amount Dividend Restriction Under Credit Agreement, Amount Dividend restriction under credit agreement, amount in dollars. Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustments [Table] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustments [Table] Pelichem Pelichem Industrial Cleaning Services, LLC [Member] Pelichem Industrial Cleaning Services, LLC [Member] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information, Nonrecurring Adjustment [Line Items] Consideration transferred [Table Text Block] Consideration transferred [Table Text Block] Consideration transferred [Table Text Block] Schedule of Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Pro Forma Information Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities, net of effects from 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 tax Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment Provision for uncollectible accounts Provision for Doubtful Accounts Stock-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Other Other Noncash Income (Expense) 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 Cost in Excess of Billing on Uncompleted Contract 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 (used) by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Acquisition, net of cash acquired Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Acquisition of property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment 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 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