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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
37

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Customers hired San Diego Tattoo Company for 8 kinds of job.

San Diego Tattoo Company for tattoos

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.236
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.96
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.$114–$277
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 94/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “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.#5 / 24

All 236 Google reviews tagged “Tattoos” · 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
hmag0073 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★★★★★

love the free hand david did on a tattoo. i told him what i wanted and i got exactly that. i will most definitely be going back.

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Paid $450–500TattoosPhoto-realistic tattoos
Adie1 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★★★★★

my experience was great! everyone was very nice and I’m very happy with my tattoo, will definitely come back in the future for more.

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
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
Kendra6 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 4 months ago★★★★★

Definitely satisfied with David’s work! All artists were friendly and welcoming. Will be going back for another tattoo.

Paid $300–350Tattoos
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
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
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
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
BexLocal Guide · 27 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★★★★★

Super happy with mine and my husband's tattoos! We like to get souvenir tats on our big trips so we walked in on a Saturday afternoon and were immediately able to pick our flashes and get started. Clean area, friendly artists, and very quick! I definitely recommend

Paid $150–200Tattoos
Lena4 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 was in town visiting and only had a few hours left before my flight took off back home. As I was driving, I happen to see a Amir sitting outside and I quickly pulled over and ask him about doing me a tattoo. I wasn’t sure of exactly what I wanted, but I quickly found a small heart with stylistic wings design thats…

Paid $100–150Female tattoosTattoos
Ninty1 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★★★★★

10/10 definitely coming back

Paid $300–350Tattoos
Leticia3 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 amazing work! Did a great job explaining the after care and overall great experience

Paid $150–200Tattoos
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
Stephanie1 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★★★★★

David did an amazing job on my first tattoo. I was super nervous and unsure of exactly what I wanted. He created a beautiful piece that I love. He was also incredibly patient with me and answered all of my questions with kindness.

Paid $100–150Tattoos
Madi4 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★★★★★

Mau is absolutely amazing! Made me very comfortable and relaxed! Cleanly and private space! Very quick and light handed! Walked right in, he drew up what I wanted and was ready to go from there! Thank you so much! Will be back again! <3

Paid $300–350Color ink tattoosTattoos
MeganLocal Guide · 54 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★★★★★

Amazing. Super happy with the service and quality of the tattoos. My sister, mom and I each requested a small tattoo. We were able to walk in and each pick our own designs at various levels of complexity. I enjoyed David and his professionalism. He was very professional and friendly. The studio was clean,…

Female tattoosTattoos

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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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