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UFF Tattoo & Piercing San Diego 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 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%95+29.2Experts Score= 96Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE

UFF Tattoo & Piercing San Diego

San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #18Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 5.0★ from 133 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 satisfaction; 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.UFF Tattoo & Piercing San Diego is better than 96% of piercing studios.A
96
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.UFF Tattoo & Piercing San Diego 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.UFF Tattoo & Piercing San Diego 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.UFF Tattoo & Piercing San Diego 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.UFF Tattoo & Piercing San Diego 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.UFF Tattoo & Piercing San Diego is better than —% of piercing studios.–
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Reviews for your job

Customers hired UFF Tattoo & Piercing San Diego for 8 kinds of job.

UFF Tattoo & Piercing San Diego for tattoos

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.11
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$500+
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: 83/100.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.#18 / 24

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Tattoos”

mj4 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 loved the atmosphere and the tattoo was amazing!

Customer photo from mj's review
Paid $100–150Tattoos
Makyla2 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★★★★★

Both tattoo artists and piercer was amazing and very professional

Paid $100–150PiercingsTattoos
Meaghan4 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★★★★★

Did a walk-in and was super happy with everything. The owner and the artists are great, friendly and very talented. Definitely recommend if youre in the San Diego area.

Tattoos
Natasha6 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★★★★★

I love Uff tattoo! Amazing experience I’ll def be coming back soon for another tattoo! The shop is very clean and everyone is super friendly perfect chill environment for a tattoo! follow them on Instagram @uff.tattoo 💗

Paid $500+Tattoo designTattoos
Joseph3 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★★★★★

Nice shop

Tattoo aftercareTattoo designTattoos
Charles2 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★★★★★

Came with my boys for my brothers bachelor party and we got 7 matching tattoos! Cash only along with marily HOOKED US UP! Professional, quick, and clean service! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Paid $50–100Tattoos
FABIOLA7 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★★★★★

I recently went in and loved UFF TATTOO atmosphere and hospitality!! I walked in and got 2 tattoos done by Cash ! I also got my dermal piercing changed out & received a new ear piercing 10/10 recommend everyone is friendly & clean business!!

Ear piercingTattoo aftercareFemale tattoos
Bailey3 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★★★★★

Was able to get my back piece done in one session, grateful for the piece and would definitely come back for another.

Paid $500+Tattoos
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. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Steven did an amazing job, he’s super creative and took my idea and made it better than I had imagined. He took his time and perfected it, I will definitely be back. Shop has a great vibe and good people as well, very comfortable place to be for long sessions.

Paid $500+Tattoos
Esmeralda2 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★★★★★

I had an amazing experience getting tattooed by Steven. From the moment I walked in, he made me feel comfortable, listened carefully to my ideas, and brought my vision to life even better than I imagined. His attention to detail, professionalism, and creativity really stood out throughout the entire process. The…

Tattoos
Maddie2 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★★★★★

I had my 4th session with Desiree and she is so talented! The fellow staff are accommodating and professional and in glad I found a reliable shop 😊 Will be returning!

Paid $500+Tattoos

Price

$136+8% 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
Abstract tattoos16$126–$310
Piercings12$52–$96
Tattoos11$114–$277
Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings8$132–$310
Tattoo design6$119–$290
Color ink tattoos5$114–$271
Nose piercing5$52–$88
Fine line tattoos4$108–$170

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