| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 045 - Disclosure - Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Net - Activity in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (Details) (http://nv5.com/20161231/role/statement-note-5-accounts-receivable-net-activity-in-the-allowance-for-doubtful-accounts-details) |
| Table | Statement [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001532961 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Scenario [Axis] | Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] |
| Statement [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | ||
|---|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | 2014-01-01 - 2014-12-31 | |
Balance as of the beginning of the year | |||
Provision for doubtful accounts | 138,000 | 164,000 | (136,000) |
Write-offs of uncollectible accounts | ( | ( | |
Other | |||
Balance as of the end of the year | 1,536,000 | 845,000 | |