A very distinctive natural stone driveway completed in Churchtown, Dublin 14 features granite paving, kerbing & setts used in combination with Ballylusk loose stone chippings is not only a very cost effective solution but a very popular design choice for renovating existing driveways.   Good ground preparation is essential in order to provide requisite support for a level, stable and free draining surface finish. Given the wide range of different stone aggregate options (type, size & colour) available, the permeable benefits (surface draining) and aesthetic qualities are also key reasons for selecting loose stone aggregates (chippings) for driveway areas.   Apart from the cost effectiveness of this type of driveway surface finish, some maintenance is required (occasional surface raking to keep stones in-situ) and weeding.