| Document And Entity Information | Oct. 06, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 06, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NCS Multistage Holdings, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38071 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-1527455 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 19350 State Highway 249 |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 600 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77070 |
| City Area Code | 281 |
| Local Phone Number | 453-2222 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | NCSM |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | true |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001692427 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
