diff --git a/src/openrct2/world/Footpath.cpp b/src/openrct2/world/Footpath.cpp
index 12e1aa6ed4..6151994041 100644
--- a/src/openrct2/world/Footpath.cpp
+++ b/src/openrct2/world/Footpath.cpp
@@ -247,6 +247,11 @@ static money32 footpath_element_insert(
 
     tileElement = map_get_surface_element_at({ x, y });
 
+    if (tileElement == nullptr)
+    {
+        return MONEY32_UNDEFINED;
+    }
+
     int32_t supportHeight = z - tileElement->base_height;
     gFootpathPrice += supportHeight < 0 ? MONEY(20, 00) : (supportHeight / 2) * MONEY(5, 00);