Emergence from Chapter 11 and Fresh Start Accounting - Summary of Property and Equipment (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Successor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Land	$ 21,010
Buildings and improvements	39,588
Well service units and equipment	96,365
Fracturing/test tanks	75,506
Pumping equipment	85,247
Fluid services equipment	57,359
Disposal facilities	47,507
Contract drilling equipment	12,257
Rental equipment	32,582
Light vehicles	12,722
Software	641
Other	3,885
Construction equipment	1,485
Brine and fresh water stations	2,694
Property and equipment, gross	488,848
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	0
Property and equipment, net	488,848
Predecessor
Fresh-Start Adjustment [Line Items]
Land	22,135
Buildings and improvements	74,263
Well service units and equipment	349,001
Fracturing/test tanks	354,398
Pumping equipment	345,991
Fluid services equipment	265,599
Disposal facilities	161,220
Contract drilling equipment	112,289
Rental equipment	96,724
Light vehicles	65,434
Software	21,914
Other	13,533
Construction equipment	15,223
Brine and fresh water stations	16,035
Property and equipment, gross	1,913,759
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	1,246,520
Property and equipment, net	$ 667,239