Restructuring Charges (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Charges [Abstract]
Restructuring charges, net of tax	$ 4serv_RestructuringChargesNetOfTax	$ 2serv_RestructuringChargesNetOfTax	$ 4serv_RestructuringChargesNetOfTax	$ 9serv_RestructuringChargesNetOfTax	$ 4serv_RestructuringChargesNetOfTax
Restructuring charges
Restructuring charges	7us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	4us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	6us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	15us-gaap_RestructuringCharges	7us-gaap_RestructuringCharges
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of accrued restructuring charges
Balance at the beginning of the period	1us-gaap_RestructuringReserve	4us-gaap_RestructuringReserve	4us-gaap_RestructuringReserve	4us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
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Costs paid or otherwise settled	(7)		(9)	(15)
Balance at the end of the period	1us-gaap_RestructuringReserve		1us-gaap_RestructuringReserve	4us-gaap_RestructuringReserve	4us-gaap_RestructuringReserve
Centers of excellence initiative
Restructuring charges
Restructuring charges	4	3	4	9	3
Other costs	3	1	1	4	2
Professional fees	1	2	3	5	1
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of accrued restructuring charges
Costs incurred	4	3	4	9	3
Terminix \| Branch optimization
Restructuring charges
Restructuring charges	2	1	2	4	4
Severance costs included in restructuring charges			1	1	1
Lease termination costs included in restructuring charges			1	3	4
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of accrued restructuring charges
Costs incurred	2	1	2	4	4
American Home Shield \| Reorganization and restructuring
Restructuring charges
Restructuring charges				1
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of accrued restructuring charges
Costs incurred				1
Franchise Services Group \| Reorganization and restructuring
Restructuring charges
Restructuring charges				1
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of accrued restructuring charges
Costs incurred				$ 1

Net of tax amount classified as restructuring charges.

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Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for a specified type of restructuring cost including, but not limited to, costs settled during the period and foreign currency translation adjustments and excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period.

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The loss recognized on termination of a contract.

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Amount of other expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses associated with a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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A fee charged for services from professionals such as doctors, lawyers and accountants. The term is often expanded to include other professions, for example, pharmacists charging to maintain a medicinal profile of a client or customer.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan.

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Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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