diff --git a/code/controllers/subsystems/migration.dm b/code/controllers/subsystems/migration.dm
index 47b16b6b3d7..5da19ff88d7 100644
--- a/code/controllers/subsystems/migration.dm
+++ b/code/controllers/subsystems/migration.dm
@@ -64,6 +64,10 @@ This proc will attempt to create a burrow against a wall, within view of the tar
 		if (F.is_wall)
 			continue
 
+		//No deleting pipes just to spawn a burrow in
+		if(!turf_clear(F))
+			continue
+
 		//No stacking multiple burrows per tile
 		if (locate(/obj/structure/burrow) in F)
 			continue