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San Diego Tattoo Company 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 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%37+2.6Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORE

San Diego Tattoo Company

San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #29Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 4.9★ from 947 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 craft & service; weakest: replies to reviews.

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.San Diego Tattoo Company is better than 95% of piercing studios.A
95
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.San Diego Tattoo Company is better than 95% of piercing studios.A
95
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.San Diego Tattoo Company is better than 98% of piercing studios.A
98
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.San Diego Tattoo Company is better than 97% of piercing studios.A
97
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.San Diego Tattoo Company 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.San Diego Tattoo Company is better than 37% of piercing studios.D
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Customers hired San Diego Tattoo Company for 8 kinds of job.

San Diego Tattoo Company for fine line tattoos

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.50
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.94
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$100–150
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$108–$170
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 86/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Fine line tattoos”: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.#4 / 16

All 50 Google reviews tagged “Fine line tattoos” · showing 20

Chloe2 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★★★★★

I had a great experience getting a tattoo from David! He was very friendly and extremely helpful. I went with two of my friends and he did all of our tattoos. We were there for a bit and he made the experience fun and worthwhile. I also love how my tattoo turned out! It was exactly what i wanted.

Paid $200–250Fine line tattoos
Comefromevil2 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★★★★★

First tattoo ever with Mau, he walked me through everything (it being my first time) as well as after care procedures, super funny and really glad to have been able to talk to him, I love my tattoo and it was all done with extra care from him Thank you!

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Paid $500+Fine line tattoosSolid black work tattoosTattoo design
Andreea1 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★★★★★

Mau was amazing!

Paid $50–100Fine line tattoos
NEELA1 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★★★★★

Got a dope snoopy tattoo from David. He was quick and efficient and not too pricey! I love my new piece and David was a great artist.

Paid $200–250Fine line tattoosTattoos
Daena2 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★★★★★

Mau did an amazing job! My sister and I got matching tattoos and I'm very happy with the results! Mau was very willing to ensure that our tattoo was the perfect size and placement we wanted. The environment was also relaxing and out going. Overall the best experience at this shop!

Customer photo from Daena's reviewCustomer photo from Daena's review
Paid $250–300Fine line tattoosSolid black work tattoos
Marisol2 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

This was my first tattoo and it was a good experience. Sake had a light hand and the tattoo came out perfect.

Paid $50–100Fine line tattoos
Stephanie11 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. · 10 months ago★★★★★

I had a very positive experience getting a walk-in tattoo with David at San Diego Tattoo Company. He made me feel comfortable and helped me alter my design to exactly what I was looking to get done. He’s patient with the process and sociable when tattooing so it made the time fly by. Would definitely go back if I ended up back in the area

Paid $100–150Fine line tattoos
Sophia1 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 year ago★★★★★

Reggie did such an amazing job with my Velvet Underground tattoo and I literally couldn't be happier with it!!!

Paid $100–150Fine line tattoosTattoo designTattoos
TroubledLocal Guide · 23 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 year ago★★★★★

Amir is so chill, his work is clean, and the vibes are something else 😜💜 I'll be back for more ink!

Paid $100–150Fine line tattoosSolid black work tattoosFemale tattoos
Julianna1 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 year ago★★★★★

I highly recommend Amir!! He did a quick and amazing job on my tattoo! I will definitely be coming back for more ink 😌

Paid $100–150Fine line tattoosTattoo design
Dymonique1 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 year ago★★★★★

Amazing service! The workers were very attentive and helpful during the process. Also very patient! I was very indecisive lol and they waited patiently for me to decide on what I wanted tatted. David did my tattoo which is behind my ear and I love it!!! It’s so cute and well done. I’d definitely return and recommend this! 10/10!!!

Paid $150–200Fine line tattoos
Hanna6 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 year ago★★★★★

I had such a wonderful experience at San Diego Tattoo Company! Erick was so accommodating to my walk-in request, and made sure I loved every aspect of the design before tattooing. His line work is exceptionally precise, and he was so nice to talk to throughout the process :) I will certainly be back soon!

Paid $100–150Tattoo aftercareFine line tattoosSolid black work tattoos
Mia2 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 year ago★★★★★

Amir was our tattoo artist, my friends and I all went later at night and they were all very patient very kind and very helpful when creating our tattoo ideas that we wanted. They are quick fast and very efficient with their work. Our tattoos turned out beautiful!

Paid $100–150Fine line tattoosTattoos
Kim2 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 year ago★★★★★

They were fast and did a great job. My daughter and I were happy they were open on a Sunday.

Paid $150–200Fine line tattoos
Cailey4 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 year ago★★★★★

Quick Clean and so friendly. Perfect addition to our girls trip!!

Paid $100–150Fine line tattoos
Brandon6 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 year ago★★★★★

Great shop, great vibes and accepts walk ins which led to me getting my first tattoo by Sake. He killed it and I will definitely be back, brought my reference picture to life with adding some of his custom work in it and it couldn’t be better!

Paid $350–400Fine line tattoosTattoo designFigurative tattoos
Lindsay2 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 year ago★★★★★

Erick was amazing! My friends and I were on vacation and walked it and they got us right in, we got some amazing ink for great prices. I definitely would recommend this shop. All the guys here are amazing but shout out to Erick for making my bee tattoo come to life!

Paid $150–200Fine line tattoosTattoo design
Tori1 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 year ago★★★★★

On vacation in San Diego, from Wyoming. Walked into San Diego tatto company, to get a memorial tattoo, they took care of all our details. My husband and I ended up getting 5 tattoos & a nose piercing. As a 52 year old I didn’t think it would look good. Danny (the piercer) made me feel confident & it turned out…

Paid $150–200TattoosTattoo designTattoo cover-ups & reworkings
DavidLocal Guide · 21 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 years ago★★★★★

Erick is amazing! The lightest hand I've ever experienced, and top notch quality. He has a great personality that was very welcoming for out of towners. Highly recommend stopping in to see them if you're in the San Diego area.

Paid $150–200TattoosTattoo designFine line tattoos
riley2 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 years ago★★★★★

Jake was awesome He got me in quickly, was super helpful with figuring out placement, and was great to chat with while I got my piece done. It turned out better than I imagined. Definitely my favorite artist to work with so far!

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Price

$119-5% 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
Tattoos236$114–$277
Ear piercing132$62–$132
Piercings125$52–$96
Tattoo design90$119–$290
Fine line tattoos50$108–$170
Nose piercing47$52–$88
Color ink tattoos27$114–$271
Abstract tattoos26$126–$310

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