Frequently Asked Questions

Please be advised, if you are under the influence of alcohol  or drugs you will be refused your tattoo appointment and your deposit will be forfeited. If you are taking any prescription medication please inform your artist at the time of making the booking as this may have an impact on the healing process of your new tattoo.

Make sure you have a good nights sleep the night before and have a decent meal before your appointment. You are welcome to bring along sugary drinks, or snacks for your appointment.

Yes, we ask for a 50% deposit to secure your appointment. these are non-refundable and will come off the total cost of your tattoo.

Deposits will be forfeited if less than 72 hours notice on any sittings less than a full day or 7 days notice for full day sittings is given to move the appointment. One appointment reschedule is allowed per deposit. Any more will require a new deposit. 

All cancelled appointment deposits are non-refundable.

The legal minimum age you can be to get a tattoo is 18. Even with parental consent we will not tattoo anyone under this age, so please don’t ask us. Everyone who gets a tattoo here has to complete a consent form which includes proof of age identification. If you often get asked for ID, make sure you bring it with you on the day, otherwise we won’t be able to tattoo you.

We specialise in designing custom cover ups, however what we can achieve will depend on the tattoo you have already, the positioning and the design. We will need a certain amount of flexibility when designing the tattoo to ensure the original design is completely covered up. Pop in to see us for a chat and we’ll be able to advise you of your options.

The only people allowed in the tattooing area are Old Sarum Tattoo staff and customers getting tattooed. We have a comfortable waiting area where friends or family can wait for you, within reason. Please note that children under the age of 18 are not permitted in the shop at any time.