| Cover | Oct. 19, 2020 |
| Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 19, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-38745 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ATLAS TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS, INC. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001751143 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-0808563 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 13215 Bee Cave Parkway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Building B |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | Suite 230 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Austin |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 78738 |
| City Area Code | (512) |
| Local Phone Number | 851-1501 |
| Written Communications | true |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Elected Not To Use the Extended Transition Period | false |
| Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share | |
| Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | ATCX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Warrants, each exercisable for one share of Class A common stock | |
| Schedule of Capitalization, Equity [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Warrants, each exercisable for one share of Class A common stock |
| Trading Symbol | ATCXW |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
