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For a Toilet Tank Surprise, Inspector Should Opt to "Lift the Lid"

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Home Inspector with Harmony Home Inspection Services of GA

It's just part of the inspection routine to inspect the insides of toilet tanks. Typical findings include plumes of rust and corrosion on the tank bolts or some type of a jerry-rigged link between a flushing handle and a flapper.

While in the home stretch on this inspection, which was clean vacant home, I found this little guy or girl. Which sex it was I'm not qualified to determine. This GA gray tree frog did not move a muscle. I hope the new owners leave him alone. The little cut-out in the back of the tank allows it to come and go with the lid on.

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Amy Robinson
London Pierce Real Estate - Scottsdale, AZ
Realtor, Scottsdale Arizona Homes For Sale

Hank if I was the new owner that is exactly why I would have a problem when this little guy leaves where is he going? Too funny!

Nov 07, 2011 08:40 AM
Hank Spinnler
Harmony Home Inspection Services of GA - Hoschton, GA
Atlanta Home Inspector

You bring up a good point, Amy. His squatter days are numbered.

Nov 07, 2011 08:45 AM
Jim Hanson
Hanson Home Inspections LLC - Bettendorf, IA
CPI, Bettendorf, Iowa Home Inspector

You find something new everyday!  This one is pretty funny...I cant say I've ever found a frog...usually garden snakes here in Iowa.  I'm glad you took a picture and posted it...made me laugh!

Nov 07, 2011 10:36 AM
Hank Spinnler
Harmony Home Inspection Services of GA - Hoschton, GA
Atlanta Home Inspector

Hey Jim. It helps to allow yourself to take in these mildly humorous things while out inspecting. From time to time, I'll see them inside the pvc vent pipes while on roofs. Up until now, had never seen one inside a toilet tank. Did you notice how his color matched the inside of the tank?

Nov 07, 2011 10:49 AM
Joshua Frederick
Home Inspector for ASPEC Residential Services, LLC - Defiance, OH
Home Inspector in Defiance & all of Northwest Ohio

Hopefully he (or she) doesn't wander off that fill valve for a little swim in the tank at the wrong time or it may be "flushed" away to a new home somewhere in the Georgia sewer system. 

Nov 08, 2011 09:10 PM
Hank Spinnler
Harmony Home Inspection Services of GA - Hoschton, GA
Atlanta Home Inspector

Something tells me that would only happen if a pair of hands tried to grab it. I suppose it could get washed into the tank.

Nov 08, 2011 11:20 PM
Hank Spinnler
Harmony Home Inspection Services of GA - Hoschton, GA
Atlanta Home Inspector

Did you figure it out Cecelia? Most tanks have a little cut-out opening in the back that's just big enough. Feel free to post a picture. 

Jan 07, 2012 06:58 AM