Experts Reviews · Company report
Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%92+58.4Reliability 28%89+25.1Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.92SCORE

Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio

San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #27Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 4.9★ from 562 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other piercing studios (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: reliability.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than 92% of piercing studios.A
92
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than 89% of piercing studios.A
89
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than —% of piercing studios.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than —% of piercing studios.–
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than 100% of piercing studios.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio is better than 100% of piercing studios.A
100

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Customers hired Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio for 8 kinds of job.

Rock Bottom Tattoo Studio for tattoo aftercare

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.21
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.95
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$100–150
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 87/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tattoo aftercare”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#5 / 18

All 21 Google reviews tagged “Tattoo aftercare”

Stu5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Fantastic experience!! Everyone was really friendly and super accommodating. Will for sure get more done here next time I'm in town.

Paid $100–150Tattoo aftercareTattoo designMemorial tattoos
Alaura1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Ethan did my tattoo and was able to work with me very last minute and generous with pricing!

Paid $500+Tattoo aftercareTattoo design
davien2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

Ethan was a amazing tattoo artist and had sick vibes

Paid $150–200Tattoo aftercareTattoos
Bela1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Ethan was very patient when some of us were still deciding what we want. He has a very light hand didn’t hurt as much as other artists I’ve been too. Friendly and didn’t mind chatting. Very chill and didn’t take too long we all got our tattoos in under 2 hours. Mario is also there he tatted one of us and he was the…

Paid $100–150Tattoo aftercareTattoos
Emerson1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★

Great Place. Very comfortable and welcoming! Came in as walk-ins with friends as the other shop we were going to was closed. So glad we did!

Paid $50–100Tattoo aftercareFemale tattoosTattoos
Gabriela7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Good service. Anka was great and quick. Would recommend.

Paid $100–150Tattoo aftercareTattoos
Brian3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Ethan did amazing work with this japanese oni mask. I highly recommend him for all types of pieces, especially realism. Solid overall artist. I will definitely be back to get more work from him!

Tattoo aftercarePhoto-realistic tattoos
Kathryn4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Ethan was amazing, creating something unique to fit my style.

Tattoo aftercareTattoo design
Sable1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

So happy with my piece. Best birthday ever! Thank you, Ethan! Will be coming back to Rock Bottom in the future for sure.

Paid $150–200Tattoo aftercareTattoo designTattoos
Jerry6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Mario is an absolute goat he got my tattoo done for me on such notice and he’s such a great conversationalist Choose Mario!!! I definitely will be back

Paid $250–300Tattoo aftercareTattoos
Samuel5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Anka did a great job for my first tattoo, it came out great and she was very nice

Paid $100–150Tattoo aftercareTattoo design
Audrey1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

I got my first tattoo here and they were really good at explaining the whole process, 10/10 definitely coming back

Paid $50–100Tattoo aftercareTattoos
Dippy10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Mario did great, solid tattoo and a fast experience.

Paid $100–150Tattoo aftercareTattoos
Sophie3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Mario was great! quick and easy tattoo and he was very comforting during the whole process!

Paid $1–50Tattoo aftercareFemale tattoosTattoos
GLLocal Guide · 47 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Ethan did tattoos for my sister and I and we couldn't be happier! He was efficient, focused, helpful, and personable; perfect for our sentimental pieces. And the shop is beautiful! 10/10 recommend!

Paid $200–250Tattoo aftercareFigurative tattoosTattoos
Ceil4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

Ethan is really talented and works quickly while still having good attention to detail. He never misses the mark and gives the best advice about placements best for your anatomy.

Paid $250–300Tattoo aftercareTattoo designTattoos
Rochelle4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I had a great time at the Friday the 13th flash day. They were professional and welcoming and I love my tattoo.

Paid $50–100Tattoo aftercareTattoos
Peyton4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Got first Tattoo here artist Anastasia she did amazing

Paid $50–100Tattoo aftercareTattoo design
Yonatan1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Very flexible scheduling, communication is on point

Paid $150–200Tattoo aftercareTattoo designTattoos
Sasha1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

I’ve been tattooed here a few times and everyone is always so sweet and are amazing artists. Cant wait to go back!!

Tattoo aftercareTattoo cover-ups & reworkingsPhoto-realistic tattoos
John2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Awesome spot! Very professional team and extremely Talented! Won’t be going anywhere else. I found my new spot.

Tattoo aftercareColor ink tattoosTattoo cover-ups & reworkings

Price

$146+16% vs typical piercing studios

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 0%Reasonable 0%Overpriced 0%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Tattoos125$114–$277
Color ink tattoos49$114–$271
Tattoo design48$119–$290
Tattoo aftercare21—
Abstract tattoos20$126–$310
Solid black work tattoos20$86–$198
Female tattoos16$124–$469
Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings10$132–$310

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