In network terms, laterals feed collectors and collectors feed mains. A property's house drain is itself a lateral to the public sewer; within the property, each bathroom or kitchen branch is a lateral to the main house line.
Camera reports use the term constantly — "root intrusion at lateral connection" is among the most common findings in older suburbs.
Names the branch lines that feed larger drains.
Throughout drainage networks, private and public.
A CCTV drain inspection is the standard way to confirm whether this is what's happening in your pipes: the camera shows the condition on screen, a locator pinpoints the exact position and depth, and you get a recorded report before any repair decisions are made.
A CCTV drain inspection shows exactly what's happening inside your pipes — no guesswork.