Updated: Jul 06, 2026
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139 N Bayly Av, Louisville, KY, 40206
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Self-employed Architect
Self-employed, 139 N Bayly Ave, Louisville, KY (Owned by: Ernest Knoche) holds a Architect license and 9 other licenses according to the Louisville license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 102 ranks in the top 11% of 34,794 Kentucky licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (815) 766-2106
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Self-employed Louisville
Quality
102
89th percentile
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Self-employed has a BuildZoom score of 102, which places them above 89% of 34,794 contractors in Kentucky.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Self-employed has worked on at least
7.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Self-employed mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$1mil+ |
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Interior renovation of existing men's shelter: updated mep partitions and finishes. exterior alterations on existing ada entry ramp. exterior remove porch and replace with new porch and elevator addition to service all three (3) floors
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
COM-ADD-24-00010
Status:
complete
Fee:
$217
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition new canopy remove and replace existing ada entry ramp with new code compliant design. interior renovations and mep systems upgrade
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
COM-ADD-24-00011
Status:
issued
Fee:
$473
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition new canopy remove and replace existing ada entry ramp with new code compliant design. interior renovations and mep systems upgrade
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-24-00118
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
$2
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovations to existing 3+ story masonry building
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
COM-ADD-23-00096
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$2
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Summary scope of permit is for full 1st floor level iii alteration and build-out of assembly (a-2) occupancy for new comedy club and restaurant. existing building is 3- and 2-story mixed use residential/business/assembly fully sprinklered type ii (rear 2-story) and iv (front 3-story) construction. occupant load 345 for comedy club showroom (bldg rear) and 253 for restaurant (bldg fron... see more
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-21-00503
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,806
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
12-8-23 see permit com-alt-23-00604 instead change of use from day care to business. interior only--remodel to make law office and boutique catering bakery
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
COM-ADD-24-00017
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior non-structural demolition of existing partitions doors fixtures fittings and finishes: approximately 1, 450gsf
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-WRE-23-00359
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Commercial
12-8-23 see permit com-alt-23-00604 instead change of use from day care to business. interior only--remodel to make law office and boutique catering bakery
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-23-00679
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Svdp c/o mike spurlock cfo is the tenant representative or owner of this project. svdp rents this tenant space from dorsey plaza llc. exterior scope only: a rear-of-building new metal donation canopy for drop-off deliveries of household items to be utilized by svdp. note new structure does not share loading with existing building walls or roof
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
COM-ADD-25-00082
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Use group r-2 construction type iiib 11943 in a three story sprinklered building. ozanam inn emergency men's shelter is currently an r-1 use. average stay of resident is >70 days. svdp is requesting a change of use to the facility to r-2 to better reflect the nontransient nature of residents
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-25-00465
Status:
filed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations boutique bakery/law firm and s-2 storage
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
COM-ALT-23-00604
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 7168 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
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| License # | 7168 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
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| License # | 7168 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
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| License # | 7168 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
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| License # | 7168 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
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| License # | 7168 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
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| License # | 7168 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Kentucky |
| Type | Architect |
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Verified License
| License # | 7168 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Louisville |
| Type | Architect |
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Verified License
| License # | 7165 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Kentucky |
| Type | Architect |
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Inactive License
| License # | 7306 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Kentucky |
| Type | Architect |
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102
BuildZoom Score
6
Permits
- Building permit records show that Self-employed has worked on 6 permitted projects.
Self-employed Employees
CS
Chris Spurr
CM
Christopher Manzo
EK
Ernest Knoche
Owner
RH
Roni Hils