Basic Energy Services (BASWQ) 10-Q 27 Apr 15 2015 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 24, 2015
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Mar-15
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	bas
Entity Registrant Name	BASIC ENERGY SERVICES INC
Entity Central Index Key	1109189
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		42,636,065

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$104,936	$79,915
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance of $1,575 and $2,032, respectively	158,867	247,069
Accounts receivable - related parties	39	161
Income tax receivable	1,330	3,121
Inventories	39,769	44,557
Prepaid expenses	16,060	15,779
Other current assets	9,732	9,934
Deferred tax assets	15,514	14,664
Total current assets	346,247	415,200
Property and equipment, net	982,153	1,007,969
Deferred debt costs, net of amortization	14,639	15,350
Goodwill	78,011	78,011
Other intangible assets, net of amortization	69,001	71,173
Other assets	9,499	9,474
Total assets	1,499,550	1,597,177
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	33,715	50,618
Accrued expenses	65,642	90,810
Current portion of long-term debt	46,816	48,575
Other current liabilities	4,753	6,135
Total current liabilities	150,926	196,138
Long-term debt, net of unamortized premium on notes of $1,155 and $1,217, respectively	878,219	882,572
Deferred tax liabilities	133,354	147,621
Other long-term liabilities	29,587	28,193
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock; $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none designated or issued at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014
Common stock; $0.01 par value; 80,000,000 shares authorized; 43,500,032 shares issued and 42,643,875 shares outstanding at March 31, 2015; 43,500,032 shares issued and 42,241,719 shares outstanding at December 31, 2014	435	435
Additional paid-in capital	365,482	369,920
Retained deficit	-47,691	-15,067
Treasury stock, at cost, 856,157 and 1,258,313 shares at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively	-10,762	-12,635
Total stockholders' equity	307,464	342,653
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$1,499,550	$1,597,177

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Allowance for trade accounts receivable	$1,575	$2,032
Unamortized premium on notes	$1,155	$1,217
Preferred stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	80,000,000	80,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	43,500,032	43,500,032
Common stock, shares outstanding	42,643,875	42,241,719
Treasury stock, shares	856,157	1,258,313

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope

Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Revenues:
Total revenues	$261,721	$336,756
Expenses:
General and administrative, including stock-based compensation of $3,969 and $3,388 in three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively	39,204	39,559
Depreciation and amortization	60,929	51,705
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	48	-679
Total expenses	295,490	322,772
Operating income (loss)	-33,769	13,984
Other income (expense):
Interest expense	-16,863	-16,859
Interest income	6	13
Other income	120	366
Loss before income taxes	-50,506	-2,496
Income tax benefit	17,882	589
Net loss	-32,624	-1,907
Loss per share of common stock:
Basic	($0.81)	($0.05)
Diluted	($0.81)	($0.05)
Completion and Remedial Services
Revenues:
Total revenues	112,775	137,485
Expenses:
Expenses	81,251	86,480
Depreciation and amortization	21,454	15,727
Fluid Services
Revenues:
Total revenues	73,803	92,835
Expenses:
Expenses	54,132	66,782
Depreciation and amortization	17,776	16,063
Well Servicing
Revenues:
Total revenues	63,668	92,912
Expenses:
Expenses	52,401	69,759
Depreciation and amortization	15,268	13,980
Contract Drilling
Revenues:
Total revenues	11,475	13,524
Expenses:
Expenses	$7,525	$9,166

Consolidated_Statements_of_Ope1

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Parenthetical) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation included in general and administrative expense	$3,969	$3,388

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Common Stock	Additional Paid-In Capital	Treasury Stock	Retained Deficit	Total
In Thousands, except Share data
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$435	$369,920	($12,635)	($15,067)	$342,653
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	43,500,032
Issuances of restricted stock		-3,779	3,779
Amortization of share-based compensation		3,969			3,969
Purchase of treasury stock			-4,490		-4,490
Exercise of stock options		-4,628	2,584		-2,044
Net loss				-32,624	-32,624
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2015	$435	$365,482	($10,762)	($47,691)	$307,464
Ending Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2015	43,500,032

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	($32,624)	($1,907)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	60,929	51,705
Accretion on asset retirement obligation	33	31
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts	-457	-371
Amortization of deferred financing costs	743	799
Amortization of premium on notes	-62	-58
Non-cash compensation	3,969	3,387
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets	48	-679
Deferred income taxes	-17,885	-1,197
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	88,781	-16,011
Inventories	4,788	-1,308
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-2,116	-6,703
Other assets	-25	562
Accounts payable	-16,903	5,206
Income tax receivable / payable	1,791	578
Other liabilities	-65	639
Accrued expenses	-25,168	-6,106
Net cash provided by operating activities	65,777	28,567
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment	-25,861	-33,106
Proceeds from sale of assets	3,261	23,297
Payments for other long-term assets		-363
Net cash used in investing activities	-22,600	-10,172
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of debt	-14,358	-11,124
Purchase of treasury stock	-4,490	-6,244
Tax withholding from exercise of stock options	-3	-362
Exercise of employee stock options	727	4,441
Deferred loan costs and other financing activities	-32	-11
Net cash used in financing activities	-18,156	-13,300
Net increase in cash and equivalents	25,021	5,095
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period	79,915	111,532
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$104,936	$116,627

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Natu

Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations	1. Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Basic Energy Services, Inc. and subsidiaries (“Basic” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. Certain information relating to our organization and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in accordance with GAAP and financial statement requirements promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited) should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the December 31, 2014 Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments which are of a normal recurring nature considered necessary for a fair presentation have been made in the accompanying unaudited financial statements.
	Nature of Operations
	Basic provides a wide range of well site services to oil and natural gas drilling and producing companies, including completion and remedial services, fluid services, well servicing and contract drilling. These services are primarily provided using Basic’s fleet of equipment. Basic’s operations are concentrated in the major United States onshore oil and gas producing regions in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Wyoming, North Dakota, Colorado, Utah, Montana, West Virginia, Ohio, California, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Basic and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Basic has no variable interest in any other organization, entity, partnership or contract. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
	Estimates and Uncertainties
	Preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management uses historical and other pertinent information to determine these estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas where critical accounting estimates are made by management include:
		·	Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and intangible assets
		·	Impairment of property and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets
		·	Allowance for doubtful accounts
		·	Litigation and self-insured risk reserves
		·	Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in an acquisition
		·	Stock-based compensation
		·	Income taxes

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Acquisitions	2. Acquisitions
	In 2014, Basic acquired substantially all of the assets of the following business, which was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The following table summarizes the final values for the acquisition at the date of acquisition (in thousands):
			Total Cash Paid
		Closing Date	(net of cash acquired)
	Pioneer Fishing & Rental Services, LLC	17-Sep-14	$	16,090
	Total 2014		$	16,090
	The operations of the acquisition listed above are included in Basic’s consolidated statement of operations as of the closing date. There were no acquisitions in the first quarter of 2015. The provisional purchase price allocation used with respect to Pioneer Fishing & Rental Services, LLC will be finalized once the valuation of the tangible and intangible assets is complete.

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	3. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
	Basic had no additions to goodwill during the three months ended March 31, 2015. The carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were as follows (in thousands):
		Completion
		And Remedial
		Services
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	78,011
	Goodwill additions		—
	Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	78,011
	Basic’s intangible assets subject to amortization were as follows (in thousands):
			31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Customer relationships		$	88,576		$	88,576
	Non-compete agreements			13,163			13,223
	Trade names			1,939			1,939
	Other intangible assets			2,097			2,097
				105,775			105,835
	Less accumulated amortization			36,774			34,662
	Intangible assets subject to amortization, net		$	69,001		$	71,173
	Amortization expense for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $2.2 million and $2.1 million, respectively.
	Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization allocated to reporting units as of March 31, 2015 were as follows (in thousands):
		Completion
		And Remedial
		Services			Well Servicing			Fluid Services		Contract Drilling		Total
	Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	$	50,936		$	5,268		$	9,558	$	3,239	$	69,001
	Customer relationships are amortized over a  15-year life, non-compete agreements are amortized over a five-year life, and other intangible assets and trade names are amortized over a 15-year life.

Property_And_Equipment

Property And Equipment	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property And Equipment	4. Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
		31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Land	$	19,895	$	19,071
	Buildings and improvements		71,005		69,629
	Well service units and equipment		488,532		483,644
	Fluid services equipment		277,585		277,902
	Brine and fresh water stations		13,764		14,175
	Frac/test tanks		367,730		355,912
	Pumping equipment		336,660		343,379
	Construction equipment		15,680		15,764
	Contract drilling equipment		111,484		110,510
	Disposal facilities		158,877		157,519
	Light vehicles		69,880		70,414
	Rental equipment		104,278		102,471
	Aircraft		713		857
	Software		21,617		21,416
	Other		16,050		16,324
			2,073,750		2,058,987
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		1,091,597		1,051,018
	Property and equipment, net	$	982,153	$	1,007,969
	Basic is obligated under various capital leases for certain vehicles and equipment that expire at various dates during the next five years. The gross amount of property and equipment and related accumulated amortization recorded under capital leases and included above consisted of the following (in thousands):
		31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Light vehicles	$	46,598	$	47,853
	Contract drilling equipment		6,142		6,142
	Well service units and equipment		819		883
	Fluid services equipment		143,784		143,014
	Pumping equipment		42,742		42,264
	Construction equipment		730		730
	Software		17,120		17,120
	Other		70		71
			258,005		258,077
	Less accumulated amortization		101,148		100,896
		$	156,857	$	157,181
	Amortization of assets held under capital leases of approximately $10.8 million and $8.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

LongTerm_Debt_and_Interest_Exp

Long-Term Debt and Interest Expense	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Long-Term Debt and Interest Expense [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	5. Long-Term Debt and Interest Expense
	Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
		31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Credit Facilities:
	Revolver	$	16,000	$	16,000
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2019		475,000		475,000
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2022		300,000		300,000
	Unamortized premium		1,155		1,217
	Capital leases and other  notes		132,880		138,930
			925,035		931,147
	Less current portion		46,816		48,575
		$	878,219	$	882,572
	Basic had $16.0 million in borrowings and $51.3 million of letters of credit outstanding under its $300 million  Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of November 26, 2014, as amended by Amendment No. 1 dated as of December 15, 2014 (the “Credit Agreement”) as of March 31, 2015, giving Basic $229.5 million of available borrowing capacity on a pro forma basis.
	Basic’s interest expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Cash payments for interest	$	18,875	$	18,933
	Commitment and other fees paid		407		585
	Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount or premium on notes		681		740
	Change in accrued interest		-2,989		-3,405
	Other		-111		6
		$	16,863	$	16,859

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	6. Commitments and Contingencies
	Environmental
	Basic is subject to various federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations that establish standards and requirements for protection of the environment. Basic cannot predict the future impact of such standards and requirements, which are subject to change and can have retroactive effectiveness. Basic continues to monitor the status of these laws and regulations. Management believes that the likelihood of any of these items resulting in a material adverse impact to Basic’s financial position, liquidity, capital resources or future results of operations is remote.
	Currently, Basic has not been fined, cited or notified of any environmental violations that would have a material adverse effect upon its financial position, liquidity or capital resources. However, management does recognize that by the very nature of its business, material costs could be incurred in the near term to bring Basic into total compliance. The amount of such future expenditures is not determinable due to several factors, including the unknown magnitude of possible contamination, the unknown timing and extent of the corrective actions which may be required, the determination of Basic’s liability in proportion to other responsible parties and the extent to which such expenditures are recoverable from insurance or indemnification.
	Litigation
	From time to time, Basic is a party to litigation or other legal proceedings that Basic considers to be a part of the ordinary course of business. Basic is not currently involved in any legal proceedings that it considers probable or reasonably possible, individually or in the aggregate, to result in a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
	Self-Insured Risk Accruals
	Basic is self-insured up to retention limits as it relates to workers’ compensation, general liability claims, and medical and dental coverage of its employees. Basic generally maintains no physical property damage coverage on its workover rig fleet, with the exception of certain of its 24-hour workover rigs and newly manufactured rigs. Basic has deductibles per occurrence for workers’ compensation, general liability claims, and medical and dental coverage of $5.0 million, $1.0 million, and $400,000, respectively. Basic has lower deductibles per occurrence for automobile liability. Basic maintains accruals in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets related to self-insurance retentions based upon third-party data and claims history.
	At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, self-insured risk accruals totaled approximately $34.9 million and $33.4 million, respectively.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Stockholdersb Equity	7. Stockholders’ Equity
	Common Stock
	In March 2015, Basic granted various employees 888,104 restricted shares of common stock that vest over a three-year period.
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015, Basic issued 103,750 shares of common stock from treasury stock for the exercise of stock options.
	Treasury Stock
	During the first three months of 2015, Basic repurchased 513,600 shares for a total price of approximately $3.4 million (an average of approximately $6.67 per share), inclusive of commissions and fees. As of March 31, 2015, Basic may purchase up to an additional $10.5 million of Basic’s shares of common stock under the repurchase program.
	Basic has acquired treasury shares through net share settlements for payment of payroll taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock. Basic acquired a total of 194,930 shares through net share settlements during the first three months of 2015 and 250,461 shares through net share settlements during the first three months of 2014.

Incentive_Plan

Incentive Plan	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Incentive Plan [Abstract]
Incentive Plan	8. Incentive Plan
	During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, compensation expense related to share-based arrangements was approximately $4.0 million and $3.4 million, respectively. For compensation expense recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, Basic recognized a tax benefit of approximately $1.4 million and $799,000, respectively.
	As of March 31, 2015, there was approximately $25.5 million of total unrecognized compensation related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years. The total fair value of share-based awards vested during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $4.8 million and $20.3 million, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 there was no excess tax benefit due to the net operating loss carryforwards (“NOL”). If there was no NOL, there would have been no excess tax benefit at March 31, 2015 and there would have been an excess tax benefit of approximately $4.2 million at March 31, 2014.
	Stock Option Awards
	The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. Options granted under the Plan expire 10 years from the date they are granted, and generally vest over a three- to five-year service period.
	The following table reflects the summary of stock options outstanding at March 31, 2015 and the changes during the three months then ended:
					Weighted
					Average
					Remaining	Aggregate
		Number of	Weighted		Contractual	Intrinsic
		Options	Average		Term	Value
		Granted	Exercise Price		(Years)	(000's)
	Non-statutory stock options:
	Outstanding, beginning of period	280,000	$	19.05
	Options granted	—		—
	Options forfeited	—		—
	Options exercised	-103,750		6.98
	Options expired	—		—
	Outstanding, end of period	176,250	$	26.15	1.08	$	—
	Exercisable, end of period	176,250	$	26.15	1.08	$	—
	Vested or expected to vest, end of period	176,250	$	26.15	1.08	$	—
	The total intrinsic value of share options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 was approximately $37,000 and $1.4 million, respectively.
	Cash received from share option exercises under the Plan was approximately $724,000 and $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, there was no excess tax benefit due to the NOL. If there was no NOL, there would have been no excess tax benefit at March 31, 2015 and there would have been an excess tax benefit of approximately $265,000 at March 31, 2014.
	Basic has a history of issuing treasury and newly issued shares to satisfy share option exercises.
	Restricted Stock Awards
	A summary of the status of Basic’s non-vested share grants at March 31, 2015 and changes during the three months ended March 31, 2015 is presented in the following table:
			Weighted Average
		Number of	Grant Date Fair
	Nonvested Shares	Shares	Value Per Share
	Nonvested at beginning of period	2,193,671	$	19.56
	Granted during period	724,501		1.82
	Vested during period	-815,935		16.88
	Forfeited during period	-4,083		20.40
	Nonvested at end of period	2,098,154	$	14.47
	Phantom Stock Awards
	On March 18,  2015, the Compensation Committee of Basic’s Board of Directors approved grants of performance-based phantom stock awards to certain members of management. The performance-based phantom stock awards are tied to Basic’s achievement of total stockholder return (“TSR”) relative to the TSR of a peer group of energy services companies over the performance period (defined as the one-year calculation period starting on the 20th NYSE trading day prior to and including the last NYSE trading day of 2014 and ending on the last NYSE trading day of 2015). The number of phantom shares to be issued will range from 0% to 150% of the 704,089 target number of phantom shares, depending on the performance noted above. Any phantom shares earned at the end of the performance period will then remain subject to vesting in one-third increments on March 15, 2016, 2017 and 2018 (subject to accelerated vesting in certain circumstances). As of March 31, 2015, Basic estimated that 100% of the target number of performance-based awards will be earned.  The Compensation Committee also approved grants of phantom restricted stock awards to certain key employees. The number of phantom shares issued was 654,500. These grants remain subject to vesting over a three-year period, with the first portion vesting March 15, 2016.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Party Transactions	9. Related Party Transactions
	Basic had receivables from employees of approximately $39,000 and $161,000 as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively.
	In December 2010, Basic entered into a lease agreement with Darle Vuelta Cattle Co., LLC (“DVCC”) for the right to operate a salt water disposal well, brine well and fresh water well. The term of the lease will continue until the salt water disposal well and brine well are plugged and no fresh water is being sold. The lease payments are the greater of (i) the sum of $0.10 per barrel of disposed oil and gas waste and $0.05 per barrel of brine or fresh water sold or (ii) $5,000 per month. In February 2015, Basic purchased 100 acres of vacant land outside of Midland, Texas for $1.5 million from DVCC.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	10. Earnings Per Share
	The following table sets forth the computation of unaudited basic and diluted loss per share (in thousands, except share data):
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015		2014
		(Unaudited)
	Numerator (both basic and diluted):
	Net loss	$	-32,624	$	-1,907
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic loss per share		40,072,451		40,605,180
	Stock options		—		—
	Unvested restricted stock		—		—
	Denominator for diluted loss per share		40,072,451		40,605,180
	Basic loss per common share:	$	-0.81	$	-0.05
	Diluted loss per common share:	$	-0.81	$	-0.05
	Stock options and unvested restricted stock shares of approximately 593,608 and 722,301 were excluded in the computation of diluted loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Business_Segment_Information

Business Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Segment Information [Abstract]
Business Segment Information	11. Business Segment Information
	The following table sets forth certain financial information with respect to Basic’s reportable segments (in thousands):
		Completion
		And Remedial						Contract		Corporate and
		Services		Fluid Services		Well Servicing		Drilling		Other		Total
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
	Operating revenues	$	112,775	$	73,803	$	63,668	$	11,475	$	—	$	261,721
	Direct operating costs		-81,251		-54,132		-52,401		-7,525		—		-195,309
	Segment profits	$	31,524	$	19,671	$	11,267	$	3,950	$	—	$	66,412
	Depreciation and amortization	$	21,454	$	17,776	$	15,268	$	3,562	$	2,869	$	60,929
	Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)	$	14,171	$	6,226	$	10,351	$	874	$	2,516	$	34,138
	Identifiable assets	$	495,892	$	292,438	$	271,202	$	59,319	$	380,699	$	1,499,550
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 (Unaudited)
	Operating revenues	$	137,485	$	92,835	$	92,912	$	13,524	$	—	$	336,756
	Direct operating costs		-86,480		-66,782		-69,759		-9,166		—		-232,187
	Segment profits	$	51,005	$	26,053	$	23,153	$	4,358	$	—	$	104,569
	Depreciation and amortization	$	15,727	$	16,063	$	13,980	$	3,210	$	2,725	$	51,705
	Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)	$	16,567	$	9,628	$	8,062	$	908	$	1,869	$	37,034
	Identifiable assets	$	431,291	$	311,905	$	265,870	$	57,734	$	458,215	$	1,525,015
	The following table reconciles the segment profits reported above to the operating income (loss) as reported in the consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Segment profits	$	66,412	$	104,569
	General and administrative expenses		-39,204		-39,559
	Depreciation and amortization		-60,929		-51,705
	Gain (loss) on disposal of assets		-48		679
	Operating income (loss)	$	-33,769	$	13,984

Supplemental_Schedule_Of_Cash_

Supplemental Schedule Of Cash Flow Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Supplemental Schedule Of Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Supplemental Schedule Of Cash Flow Information	12. Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow Information
	The following table reflects non-cash financing and investing activity during the following periods:
		For The Three Months Ended March 31
		2015		2014
		(In thousands)
	Capital leases issued for equipment	$	8,308	$	3,928
	Asset retirement obligation additions	$	13	$	23
	Basic paid no income taxes during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Basic paid interest of approximately $18.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	13. Fair Value Measurements
	The following is a summary of the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The fair value of our long-term notes is based upon the quoted market prices at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 and is as follows:
		31-Mar-15				December 31, 2014
		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2019, excluding premium	$	475,000	$	369,906	$	475,000	$	372,875
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2022, excluding premium	$	300,000	$	230,622	$	300,000	$	225,000
	The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, accounts receivable-related parties, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the short maturities of these instruments. The carrying amount of our revolving credit facility in long-term debt also approximates fair value due to its variable-rate characteristics.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	14. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-01, “Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items.”  ASU 2015-01 eliminates from U.S. GAAP the concept of an extraordinary item. The Board released the new guidance as part of its simplification initiative, which is intended to “identify, evaluate, and improve areas of U.S. GAAP for which cost and complexity can be reduced while maintaining or improving the usefulness of the information provided to users of financial statements.” The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those annual periods. Basic does not believe this pronouncement will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
	In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods within those annual periods. Basic is in the process of determining if this pronouncement will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	15. Subsequent Events
	On April 21, 2015, Basic entered into an amendment to its existing $300 million Credit Agreement (as so amended, the “Modified Facility”) with a syndicate of lenders and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent for the lenders, that, among other things: (A) reduces the maximum aggregate commitments thereunder from $300 million to $250 million; (B) permits credit extensions under the Modified Facility based on availability under a borrowing base comprised of eligible billed accounts receivable, eligible unbilled accounts receivable and eligible equipment of Basic; and (C) provides for the replacement of the existing financial covenants with new financial covenants, which apply only if availability under the Modified Facility is less than the greater of (i) 25% of the aggregate commitments outstanding, or (ii) $62.5 million.  If that circumstance exists, Basic will be required to maintain (a) a consolidated senior secured leverage ratio not to exceed 2.50 to 1.00 and (b) a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio not less than 1.00 to 1.00.

Basis_of_Presentation_and_Natu1

Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	1. Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Basic Energy Services, Inc. and subsidiaries (“Basic” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. Certain information relating to our organization and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q in accordance with GAAP and financial statement requirements promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The notes to the consolidated financial statements (unaudited) should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the December 31, 2014 Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments which are of a normal recurring nature considered necessary for a fair presentation have been made in the accompanying unaudited financial statements.
Nature of Operations	Nature of Operations
	Basic provides a wide range of well site services to oil and natural gas drilling and producing companies, including completion and remedial services, fluid services, well servicing and contract drilling. These services are primarily provided using Basic’s fleet of equipment. Basic’s operations are concentrated in the major United States onshore oil and gas producing regions in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Wyoming, North Dakota, Colorado, Utah, Montana, West Virginia, Ohio, California, Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Basic and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Basic has no variable interest in any other organization, entity, partnership or contract. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Estimates and Uncertainties	Estimates and Uncertainties
	Preparation of the accompanying consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management uses historical and other pertinent information to determine these estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Areas where critical accounting estimates are made by management include:
		·	Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment and intangible assets
		·	Impairment of property and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets
		·	Allowance for doubtful accounts
		·	Litigation and self-insured risk reserves
		·	Fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in an acquisition
		·	Stock-based compensation
		·	Income taxes

Acquisitions_Tables

Acquisitions (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Acquisitions [Abstract]
Schedule Of Values At Date Of Acquisition
			Total Cash Paid
		Closing Date	(net of cash acquired)
	Pioneer Fishing & Rental Services, LLC	17-Sep-14	$	16,090
	Total 2014		$	16,090

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Abstract]
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
		Completion
		And Remedial
		Services
	Balance as of December 31, 2014	$	78,011
	Goodwill additions		—
	Balance as of March 31, 2015	$	78,011
Intangible Assets, Net
			31-Mar-15			31-Dec-14
	Customer relationships		$	88,576		$	88,576
	Non-compete agreements			13,163			13,223
	Trade names			1,939			1,939
	Other intangible assets			2,097			2,097
				105,775			105,835
	Less accumulated amortization			36,774			34,662
	Intangible assets subject to amortization, net		$	69,001		$	71,173
Intangible Assets By Line of Business
		Completion
		And Remedial
		Services			Well Servicing			Fluid Services		Contract Drilling		Total
	Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	$	50,936		$	5,268		$	9,558	$	3,239	$	69,001

Property_And_Equipment_Tables

Property And Equipment (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property And Equipment
		31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Land	$	19,895	$	19,071
	Buildings and improvements		71,005		69,629
	Well service units and equipment		488,532		483,644
	Fluid services equipment		277,585		277,902
	Brine and fresh water stations		13,764		14,175
	Frac/test tanks		367,730		355,912
	Pumping equipment		336,660		343,379
	Construction equipment		15,680		15,764
	Contract drilling equipment		111,484		110,510
	Disposal facilities		158,877		157,519
	Light vehicles		69,880		70,414
	Rental equipment		104,278		102,471
	Aircraft		713		857
	Software		21,617		21,416
	Other		16,050		16,324
			2,073,750		2,058,987
	Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		1,091,597		1,051,018
	Property and equipment, net	$	982,153	$	1,007,969
Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment Under Capital Lease
		31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Light vehicles	$	46,598	$	47,853
	Contract drilling equipment		6,142		6,142
	Well service units and equipment		819		883
	Fluid services equipment		143,784		143,014
	Pumping equipment		42,742		42,264
	Construction equipment		730		730
	Software		17,120		17,120
	Other		70		71
			258,005		258,077
	Less accumulated amortization		101,148		100,896
		$	156,857	$	157,181

LongTerm_Debt_and_Interest_Exp1

Long-Term Debt and Interest Expense (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Long-Term Debt and Interest Expense [Abstract]
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Instruments
		31-Mar-15		31-Dec-14
	Credit Facilities:
	Revolver	$	16,000	$	16,000
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2019		475,000		475,000
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2022		300,000		300,000
	Unamortized premium		1,155		1,217
	Capital leases and other  notes		132,880		138,930
			925,035		931,147
	Less current portion		46,816		48,575
		$	878,219	$	882,572
Schedule of Interest Expense
		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Cash payments for interest	$	18,875	$	18,933
	Commitment and other fees paid		407		585
	Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount or premium on notes		681		740
	Change in accrued interest		-2,989		-3,405
	Other		-111		6
		$	16,863	$	16,859

Incentive_Plan_Tables

Incentive Plan (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Incentive Plan [Abstract]
Summary Of Stock Options
					Weighted
					Average
					Remaining	Aggregate
		Number of	Weighted		Contractual	Intrinsic
		Options	Average		Term	Value
		Granted	Exercise Price		(Years)	(000's)
	Non-statutory stock options:
	Outstanding, beginning of period	280,000	$	19.05
	Options granted	—		—
	Options forfeited	—		—
	Options exercised	-103,750		6.98
	Options expired	—		—
	Outstanding, end of period	176,250	$	26.15	1.08	$	—
	Exercisable, end of period	176,250	$	26.15	1.08	$	—
	Vested or expected to vest, end of period	176,250	$	26.15	1.08	$	—
Summary Of Non-Vested Shares
			Weighted Average
		Number of	Grant Date Fair
	Nonvested Shares	Shares	Value Per Share
	Nonvested at beginning of period	2,193,671	$	19.56
	Granted during period	724,501		1.82
	Vested during period	-815,935		16.88
	Forfeited during period	-4,083		20.40
	Nonvested at end of period	2,098,154	$	14.47

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015		2014
		(Unaudited)
	Numerator (both basic and diluted):
	Net loss	$	-32,624	$	-1,907
	Denominator:
	Denominator for basic loss per share		40,072,451		40,605,180
	Stock options		—		—
	Unvested restricted stock		—		—
	Denominator for diluted loss per share		40,072,451		40,605,180
	Basic loss per common share:	$	-0.81	$	-0.05
	Diluted loss per common share:	$	-0.81	$	-0.05

Business_Segment_Information_T

Business Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Business Segment Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Reportable Segments Financial Information
		Completion
		And Remedial						Contract		Corporate and
		Services		Fluid Services		Well Servicing		Drilling		Other		Total
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
	Operating revenues	$	112,775	$	73,803	$	63,668	$	11,475	$	—	$	261,721
	Direct operating costs		-81,251		-54,132		-52,401		-7,525		—		-195,309
	Segment profits	$	31,524	$	19,671	$	11,267	$	3,950	$	—	$	66,412
	Depreciation and amortization	$	21,454	$	17,776	$	15,268	$	3,562	$	2,869	$	60,929
	Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)	$	14,171	$	6,226	$	10,351	$	874	$	2,516	$	34,138
	Identifiable assets	$	495,892	$	292,438	$	271,202	$	59,319	$	380,699	$	1,499,550
	Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 (Unaudited)
	Operating revenues	$	137,485	$	92,835	$	92,912	$	13,524	$	—	$	336,756
	Direct operating costs		-86,480		-66,782		-69,759		-9,166		—		-232,187
	Segment profits	$	51,005	$	26,053	$	23,153	$	4,358	$	—	$	104,569
	Depreciation and amortization	$	15,727	$	16,063	$	13,980	$	3,210	$	2,725	$	51,705
	Capital expenditures (excluding acquisitions)	$	16,567	$	9,628	$	8,062	$	908	$	1,869	$	37,034
	Identifiable assets	$	431,291	$	311,905	$	265,870	$	57,734	$	458,215	$	1,525,015
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Operating Profit (Loss) From Segments
		Three months ended March 31,
		2015		2014
	Segment profits	$	66,412	$	104,569
	General and administrative expenses		-39,204		-39,559
	Depreciation and amortization		-60,929		-51,705
	Gain (loss) on disposal of assets		-48		679
	Operating income (loss)	$	-33,769	$	13,984

Supplemental_Schedule_Of_Cash_1

Supplemental Schedule Of Cash Flow Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Supplemental Schedule Of Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information
		For The Three Months Ended March 31
		2015		2014
		(In thousands)
	Capital leases issued for equipment	$	8,308	$	3,928
	Asset retirement obligation additions	$	13	$	23

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Carrying Amount and Fair Value of Financial Instruments
		31-Mar-15				December 31, 2014
		Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
		(In thousands)
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2019, excluding premium	$	475,000	$	369,906	$	475,000	$	372,875
	7.75% Senior Notes due 2022, excluding premium	$	300,000	$	230,622	$	300,000	$	225,000

Acquisitions_Details

Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Total Cash Paid (net of cash acquired)	$16,090
Pioneer Fishing & Rental Services, LLC [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Closing Date	17-Sep-14
Total Cash Paid (net of cash acquired)	$16,090

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_2

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization expense of intangible assets	$2.20	$2.10
Customer relationships
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization period of intangible assets, in years	15 years
Non-compete agreements
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization period of intangible assets, in years	5 years
Other intangible assets
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortization period of intangible assets, in years	15 years

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_3

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance as of December 31, 2014		$78,011
Balance as of March 31, 2015	78,011	78,011
Completion and Remedial Services
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance as of December 31, 2014	78,011
Goodwill additions
Balance as of March 31, 2015	$78,011

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_4

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Intangibles, Net) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross	$105,775	$105,835
Less accumulated amortization	36,774	34,662
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	69,001	71,173
Customer relationships
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross	88,576	88,576
Non-compete agreements
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross	13,163	13,223
Trade names
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross	1,939	1,939
Other intangible assets
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, gross	$2,097	$2,097

Goodwill_and_Other_Intangible_5

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Intangibles, net line of business) (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	$69,001	$71,173
Completion and Remedial Services
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	50,936
Well Servicing
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	5,268
Fluid Services
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	9,558
Contract Drilling
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Intangible assets subject to amortization, net	$3,239

Property_And_Equipment_Narrati

Property And Equipment (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Lease Obligation Period	5 years
Amortization of assets held under capital leases	$10.80	$8.50

Property_And_Equipment_Propert

Property And Equipment (Property And Equipment) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$2,073,750	$2,058,987
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	1,091,597	1,051,018
Property and equipment, net	982,153	1,007,969
Land
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	19,895	19,071
Buildings and improvements
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	71,005	69,629
Well service units and equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	488,532	483,644
Fluid services equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	277,585	277,902
Brine and fresh water stations
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	13,764	14,175
Frac/test tanks
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	367,730	355,912
Pumping equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	336,660	343,379
Construction equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	15,680	15,764
Contract drilling equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	111,484	110,510
Disposal facilities
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	158,877	157,519
Light vehicles
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	69,880	70,414
Rental equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	104,278	102,471
Aircraft
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	713	857
Software
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	21,617	21,416
Other
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$16,050	$16,324

Property_And_Equipment_Schedul

Property And Equipment (Schedule Of Property, Plant And Equipment Under Capital Lease) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment under capital lease, gross	$258,005	$258,077
Less accumulated amortization	101,148	100,896
Property, plant and equipment under capital lease, net	156,857	157,181
Light vehicles
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment under capital lease, gross	46,598	47,853
Contract drilling equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment under capital lease, gross	6,142	6,142
Well service units and equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment under capital lease, gross	819	883
Fluid services equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment under capital lease, gross	143,784	143,014
Pumping equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment under capital lease, gross	42,742	42,264
Construction equipment
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment under capital lease, gross	730	730
Software
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment under capital lease, gross	17,120	17,120
Other
Property, Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
Property, plant and equipment under capital lease, gross	$70	$71

LongTerm_Debt_and_Interest_Exp2

Long-Term Debt and Interest Expense (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015
Long-Term Debt and Interest Expense [Abstract]
Borrowings	$16,000,000
Letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement	51,300,000
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity	300,000,000
Total Available Credit under the agreement	$229,500,000

LongTerm_Debt_and_Interest_Exp3

Long-Term Debt and Interest Expense (Schedule Of Long-Term Debt Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolver	$16,000	$16,000
Unamortized premium	1,155	1,217
Capital leases and other notes	132,880	138,930
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Total	925,035	931,147
Less current portion	46,816	48,575
Non Current Portion of Long Term Debt, Total	878,219	882,572
7.75% Senior Notes due 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	475,000	475,000
7.75% Senior Notes due 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Senior Notes	$300,000	$300,000

LongTerm_Debt_and_Interest_Exp4

Long-Term Debt and Interest Expense (Schedule Of Interest Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Long-Term Debt and Interest Expense [Abstract]
Cash payments for interest	$18,875	$18,933
Commitment and other fees paid	407	585
Amortization of debt issuance costs and discount or premium on notes	681	740
Change in accrued interest	-2,989	-3,405
Other	-111	6
Total interest expense	$16,863	$16,859

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Self insurance deductible for workers compensation	$5,000,000
Self insurance deductible for general liability claims	1,000,000
Self insurance deductible for medical and dental coverage	400,000
Self insured risk accruals	$34,900,000	$33,400,000

Stockholders_Equity_Narrative_

Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Detail) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock issued from treasury stock		103,750
Restricted shares of common stock granted	888,104
Restricted shares of common stock vesting period, (in years)	3 years
Treasury Stock Value	$10,762,000	$10,762,000		$12,635,000
Treasury shares acquired, shares		194,930	250,461
Repurchase Program [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Treasury Stock Value	3,400,000	3,400,000
Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share		$6.67
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase In Authorized Amount	$10,500,000	$10,500,000
Treasury shares acquired, shares		513,600

Incentive_Plan_Narrative_Detai

Incentive Plan (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		15 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 18, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share Based Compensation Expenses		$4,000,000	$3,400,000
Tax benefit		1,400,000	799,000
Unrecognized compensation related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements	25,500,000	25,500,000		25,500,000
Weighted-average period over which unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements is expected to be recognized, in years		2 years 6 months
Total fair value of share-based awards vested		4,800,000	20,300,000
Excess tax benefit due to carryforward loss		0	0	0
Vesting periods	3 years
Total intrinsic value of options exercised		37,000	1,400,000
Cash received from option exercises		727,000	4,441,000
Stock Options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Excess tax benefit if there was no net operating loss carry forwards		0	265,000
Options expiration period, (in years)		10 years
Cash received from option exercises		724,000	4,100,000
Stock Options | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting periods		3 years
Stock Options | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting periods		5 years
Restricted Stock Awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Excess tax benefit if there was no net operating loss carry forwards		$0	$4,200,000
Phantom Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Target number of shares to be issued					704,089
Percentage of target number of performance-based awards will be earned		100.00%
Shares issued		654,500
Phantom Stock Awards [Member] | Minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of target number of shares to be issued		0.00%
Phantom Stock Awards [Member] | Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of target number of shares to be issued		150.00%

Incentive_Plan_Summary_Of_Stoc

Incentive Plan (Summary Of Stock Options) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Incentive Plan [Abstract]
Outstanding, beginning of period, Number of Options Granted	280,000
Options exercised, Number of Options Granted	-103,750
Outstanding, end of period, Number of Options Granted	176,250
Exercisable, end of period, Number of Options Granted	176,250
Vested or expected to vest, end of period, Number of Options Granted	176,250
Outstanding, beginning of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$19.05
Options exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$6.98
Outstanding, end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.15
Exercisable, end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.15
Vested or expected to vest, end of period, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.15
Outstanding, end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	1 year 29 days
Exercisable, end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	1 year 29 days
Vested or expected to vest, end of period, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)	1 year 29 days

Incentive_Plan_Summary_Of_NonV

Incentive Plan (Summary Of Non-Vested Shares) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015
Incentive Plan [Abstract]
Nonvested at beginning of period, Number of Shares	2,193,671
Granted during period, Number of Shares	724,501
Vested during period, Number of Shares	-815,935
Forfeited during period, Number of Shares	-4,083
Nonvested at end of period, Number of Shares	2,098,154
Nonvested at beginning of period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$19.56
Granted during period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$1.82
Vested during period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$16.88
Forfeited during period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$20.40
Nonvested at end of period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share	$14.47

Related_Party_Transactions_Nar

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2015	Dec. 31, 2010	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
	acre
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due from Employees			$39,000	$161,000
Darle Vuelta Cattle Co LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Acquisition of land, area, in acres	100
Payment to acquire land	1,500,000
Darle Vuelta Cattle Co LLC [Member] | Salt Water Disposal Well [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Price of oil and gas waste per barrel		0.1
Price of brine or fresh water per barrel		0.05
Monthly payment on leases		$5,000

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Number of anti-dilutive shares	593,608	722,301

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Numerator (both basic and diluted):
Net loss	($32,624)	($1,907)
Denominator:
Denominator for basic loss per share	40,072,451	40,605,180
Denominator for diluted loss per share	40,072,451	40,605,180
Basic loss per common share:	($0.81)	($0.05)
Diluted loss per common share:	($0.81)	($0.05)

Business_Segment_Information_S

Business Segment Information (Schedule Of Reportable Segments Financial Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	$261,721	$336,756
Direct operating costs	-195,309	-232,187
Segment profits	66,412	104,569
Depreciation and amortization	60,929	51,705
Capital expenditures, (excluding acquisitions)	34,138	37,034
Identifiable assets	1,499,550	1,525,015	1,597,177
Completion and Remedial Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	112,775	137,485
Direct operating costs	-81,251	-86,480
Segment profits	31,524	51,005
Depreciation and amortization	21,454	15,727
Capital expenditures, (excluding acquisitions)	14,171	16,567
Identifiable assets	495,892	431,291
Fluid Services
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	73,803	92,835
Direct operating costs	-54,132	-66,782
Segment profits	19,671	26,053
Depreciation and amortization	17,776	16,063
Capital expenditures, (excluding acquisitions)	6,226	9,628
Identifiable assets	292,438	311,905
Well Servicing
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	63,668	92,912
Direct operating costs	-52,401	-69,759
Segment profits	11,267	23,153
Depreciation and amortization	15,268	13,980
Capital expenditures, (excluding acquisitions)	10,351	8,062
Identifiable assets	271,202	265,870
Contract Drilling
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Operating revenues	11,475	13,524
Direct operating costs	-7,525	-9,166
Segment profits	3,950	4,358
Depreciation and amortization	3,562	3,210
Capital expenditures, (excluding acquisitions)	874	908
Identifiable assets	59,319	57,734
Corporate and Other
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization	2,869	2,725
Capital expenditures, (excluding acquisitions)	2,516	1,869
Identifiable assets	$380,699	$458,215

Business_Segment_Information_S1

Business Segment Information (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Operating Profit (Loss) From Segments) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Business Segment Information [Abstract]
Segment profits	$66,412	$104,569
General and administrative expenses	-39,204	-39,559
Depreciation and amortization	-60,929	-51,705
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets	-48	679
Operating income (loss)	($33,769)	$13,984

Supplemental_Schedule_Of_Cash_2

Supplemental Schedule Of Cash Flow Information (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Supplemental Schedule Of Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Income Taxes Paid	$0	$0
Interest paid	$18.90	$18.90

Supplemental_Schedule_Of_Cash_3

Supplemental Schedule Of Cash Flow Information (Schedule Of Supplemental Cash Flow Information) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Supplemental Schedule Of Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Capital leases issued for equipment	$8,308	$3,928
Asset retirement obligation additions	$13	$23

Fair_Value_Measurements_Detail

Fair Value Measurements (Detail) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
7.75% Senior Notes due 2019
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	$475,000	$475,000
Fair Value	369,906	372,875
7.75% Senior Notes due 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Carrying Amount	300,000	300,000
Fair Value	$230,622	$225,000

Subsequent_Event_Details

Subsequent Event (Details) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2015	Apr. 21, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility Current Borrowing Capacity	$300,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility Current Borrowing Capacity		300,000,000
Subsequent Event [Member] | Modified Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility Current Borrowing Capacity		250,000,000
Leverage ratio		2.5
Fixed charge coverage ratio		1
Minimum | Subsequent Event [Member] | Modified Facility [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
New financial covenants applicable at aggregate commitments outstanding		25.00%
New financial covenants applicable at balance outstanding		$62,500,000