Surface vs. Subsurface Rights

If you’ve recently purchased land, you’re probably curious about what exactly you legally own and how to determine this. Thankfully, most landowners in the United States own both the surface and subsurface rights of their property and can do what they wish with any portion of their land whether it's above or below ground.

If you’re curious about what you can do with your subsurface property, we can help you at Enfield Minerals.

What Are Surface Rights?

If you have surface rights to your land, that means that you have the ability to alter any portion of your property that’s above the surface area. You can build new roads, plant crops, and even create new buildings as long as it falls under the local zoning codes.

Like all property rights, it’s important to note that surface rights can be bought or purchased separately from other rights.

How About Subsurface Rights?

Comparatively, subsurface rights refer to the land underneath the surface. If you have subsurface rights, that means you own all of the minerals, oil, and any other resources that might be underground.

These rights can be extremely valuable depending on what’s underneath. If you’re interested in selling your mineral rights, that’s where we come in.

Selling Your Subsurface Rights

The most common resources that we will want to extract are oil and natural gas, but there are likely other minerals throughout the surface that you’ll be able to fetch a lump sum for. As mentioned previously, you can still maintain all of the rights over your property while selling us your mineral rights.

If you’re ever unsure about exactly what parts of the property you own, refer to the mortgage or contact us for assistance.

Contact Us to Learn More About Mineral Rights

If you’re curious about mineral extraction or want to get an estimate for your subsurface rights, your best bet is to contact our oil and gas company in Austin, TX, today. We’re interested in mining operations throughout Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and other states so don’t hesitate to get in touch even if you’re not in Texas. Call us today or request an offer online!