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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 tattoo design

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.90
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.99
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.$119–$290
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 90/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Tattoo design”: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.#6 / 30

All 90 Google reviews tagged “Tattoo design” · showing 20

Sadie2 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 week ago★★★★★

Great vibes while getting my tattoo. Pricing is reasonable went in with my 2 friends and they gave us all a good time and did amazing on all 3 tattoos. My artist was Akim and he did great!

Customer photo from Sadie's review
Paid $150–200Solid black work tattoosTattoo designTattoos
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!

Customer photo from Comefromevil's review
Paid $500+Fine line tattoosSolid black work tattoosTattoo design
Roselyn1 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★★★★★

Super nice environment, I called for three walk ins and Akim got us in right away and did hand sketched our designs. Akim was a great conversationalist and super sweet. Would definitely recommend Akim.

Paid $250–300Tattoo design
GeoffLocal Guide · 17 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★★★★★

Fantastic shop. 2nd time I’ve been here. Met Mau showed him what I wanted and he got to work. Love the tattoo. Good prices. Fantastic shop.

Paid $500+Tattoo design
Britt12 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★★★★★

10000000/10 absolutely loooove my tattoo done by Mau! I’m so excited to continue our journey for the rest of my leg sleeve & to keep coming back for any and all tattoos in the future! Such amazing work and such a fun vibe

Customer photo from Britt's review
Paid $500+Tattoo designFemale tattoosTattoos
LPLocal Guide · 65 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★★★★★

Quick service, I had just walked in. They determined what I wanted easily and knocked it out. Just a very small four number tattoo but looks just the way I wanted.

Paid $50–100Tattoo designTattoos
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
melissa11 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★★★★★

Sake took me in as a walk in. He was warm and welcoming and I felt comfortable right away. I’m a San Diego native living on the east coast and Sake gave me the best reminder of where I come from. 619 for life!

Paid $100–150Tattoo designTattoosCustom tattoo lettering
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
Nico2 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★★★★★

David did me splendidly for my first ever tattoo!! Super easy experience and a friendly environment!! Highly recommend if you’re looking for a good spot in SD

Tattoo design
Hunter1 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★★★★★

Super fast and clean designs, very helpful with sketches and good pricing. Highly recommend them for all your tattoo wants

Paid $300–350Tattoo designTattoosCustom tattoo lettering
Destanie2 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 absolutely loved my tattoo. The service was so good and the artist did a very good job and creating a comfortable setting. I’m going back very soon actually! (The clouds at the top of my shoulder)

Tattoo design
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
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
TomLocal Guide · 13 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 can't say enough good things about David and the team at San Diego Tattoo Company. I was on a vacation and decided I wanted to finally get my SD tattoo while in PB. Upon walking in I was greeted from friendly staff who were able to get me to David. David was an enthusiastic artist who had me ready to go within…

Paid $150–200Tattoo designTattoos
Shruti5 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 went here with my cousins so we had a pretty large group but they took us all as walk ins! Erick was lovely and spent about an hour drawing up our 5 designs and each of our tattoo sessions took about 20-30 mins each! The minimum for their shop is $100 and all of ours were very appropriately priced. All the artists…

Paid $100–150TattoosTattoo design
Mari1 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 was walking around PB when I stumbled upon this shop. It was about 1am. I was crossed. But Toast still tatted me. It was great and I have no regerts.

Paid $50–100TattoosTattoo design
Anna1 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 had a great experience as a walk in where the artist helped me design a tattoo and choose a size. He continuously checked in with me on pain, and after the tattoo was done he went over the edges with a smaller needle to look sharper. It was an overall good experience and I would return.

Paid $100–150TattoosTattoo design
_salty_moments_1 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★★★★★

Sake was amazing!!!! I came in with a design and executed it so good. Sake is amazing dude with great vibes and you'll have a good time.

Paid $100–150TattoosTattoo design

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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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