Components of Intangible Assets (Detail) (USD $)	Jan. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, net	$ 1,352,000	$ 1,407,000
Non-amortizable intangible assets, trade marks	410,000	410,000
Non-compete agreements (estimated life 5 years)
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, gross	200,000	200,000
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(105,000)	(95,000)
Amortizable intangible assets, net	95,000	105,000
Customer relationships (estimated life 9.6 years)
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizable intangible assets, gross	1,730,000	1,730,000
Amortizable intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(473,000)	(428,000)
Amortizable intangible assets, net	$ 1,257,000	$ 1,302,000