Ralph Borgess | Owner & Certified Master Inspector

Ralph brings more than 25 years of hands-on construction and home inspection experience to every inspection. Before becoming a home inspector, he spent 10 years working as a Union Carpenter, completing trade school and a formal apprenticeship program that built the foundation for his practical, real-world understanding of how homes are constructed.

Ralph became a licensed home inspector in New Jersey in 2012 and founded Hawkeye Home Inspections in 2021. He later earned the designation of Certified Master Inspector and has completed thousands of home inspections throughout his career.

His inspection style is thorough, straightforward, and easy to understand. Ralph believes a home inspection shouldn’t leave buyers overwhelmed or scared—it should give them a clear understanding of the home they’re purchasing. He takes the time to explain what he finds, what matters most, and what can simply be monitored or maintained over time.

From the roof to the foundation and everything in between, Ralph approaches every inspection with the same mindset:

“How ’bout I inspect it like it’s my own.”