The Dollars and Cents of Paper Records Storage
Within an office, the normal ratio of stored files to floor space is 1:1 (cubic foot/square foot). In The Mountain Complex's record storage area the ratio varies from 8:1 to 16:1.
Office space rental and leasing in southwest Missouri varies greatly with location and amenities, but a conservative average places it at around $1.00 per square foot per month. A standard 4 drawer vertical file cabinet takes up 2.6 square feet (not allowing for clearance to open drawers) and can hold about 1.5 cubic feet of records. At the above cited rate of $1.00 per square foot per month, this cabinet will "cost" $2.60 per month to house 1.5 cubic feet of records or about $1.73 per cubic foot. The Mountain Complex offers monthly storage rates of $0.30 per cubic foot - a monthly per cubic foot savings of $1.43! How many 4 drawer filing cabinets exist in your company or organization? How much floor space could you regain?
Beyond the cost savings, consider the value of the safety and security of having your critical records stored in a Department of Defense rated facility.
Has your organization been forced to store inactive files in less than optimal locations such as basements, attics, or storage units?
Contact DTS today to see how we can both save you money AND protect one of your most critical resources.