Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2014	Dec. 19, 2014	Apr. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	TOLL BROTHERS INC
Entity Central Index Key	0000794170
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Oct. 31, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--10-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		175,440,000
Entity Information [Line Items]
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Public Float			$ 5,562,615